sulfoborite

noun

sul·​fo·​bo·​rite
variants or sulphoborite
ˌsəlfəˈbōrˌīt,
-ˈbȯˌrīt
plural -s
: a mineral Mg6H4(BO3)4(SO4)2.7H2O consisting of hydrous acid sulfate and borate of magnesium

Word History

Etymology

German sulfoborit, from sulf- + borat borate + -it -ite

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“Sulfoborite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sulfoborite. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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