terlinguaite

noun

ter·​lin·​gua·​ite
(ˌ)tərˈliŋgwəˌīt
plural -s
: a mineral Hg2ClO consisting of a mercuric oxychloride and occurring in yellow monoclinic crystals (hardness 2–3, specific gravity 8.7)

Word History

Etymology

Terlingua, Brewster county, Texas + English -ite

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“Terlinguaite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terlinguaite. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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