witherite
noun
with·er·ite
ˈwi-t͟hə-ˌrīt 
: a translucent white or gray orthorhombic mineral consisting of a carbonate of barium
Word History
Etymology
German Witherit, irregular from William Withering †1799 English physician
First Known Use
1794, in the meaning defined above
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“Witherite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/witherite. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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