wurtzite
noun
wurtz·ite
\ˈwərtˌsīt\
Definition of wurtzite
-s
: a brownish black mineral ZnS that consists of zinc sulfide in hemimorphic hexagonal crystals or a fibrous state and that is polymorphous with sphalerite
wurtzitic
\(ˈ)wərt¦sitik\ adjectiveExplore M-W
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Origin and Etymology of wurtzite
French, from Charles A. Wurtz †1884 French chemist + French -ite
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