wadeite

noun

wade·​ite

ˈwāˌdīt

plural -s

: a mineral K₂CaZr(Si0₃)₄ consisting of a silicate of potassium, calcium, and zirconium

Word History

Etymology

Arthur Wade †1951 English geologist + English -ite

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Rhymes for wadeite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite