wulfenite
noun
wul·fen·ite
ˈwu̇l-fə-ˌnīt 
: a tetragonal mineral that is a complex oxide of lead and molybdenum and occurs especially in bright orange-yellow tabular crystals
Word History
Etymology
German Wulfenit, from F. X. von Wulfen †1805 Austrian mineralogist
First Known Use
1849, in the meaning defined above
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“Wulfenite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wulfenite. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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