whewellite

noun

whew·​ell·​ite

ˈhyüəˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral CaC₂O₄.H₂O consisting of calcium oxalate occurring in colorless or white monoclinic crystals polymorphous with weddellite

Word History

Etymology

William Whewell †1866 English philosopher + English -ite

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