tavistockite

noun

tav·​is·​tock·​ite
ˈtavəˌstäˌkīt
plural -s
: a mineral Ca3Al2(PO4)3(OH)3 consisting of a basic calcium aluminum phosphate and occurring in minute white crystals

Word History

Etymology

Tavistock, Devonshire, England + English -ite

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“Tavistockite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tavistockite. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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