Davisonite

noun

Da·​vi·​son·​ite

ˈdāvəsəˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₃Al(PO₄)₂(OH)₃.H₂O(?) consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of calcium and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

John M. Davison †1915 American chemist and mineralogist + English -ite

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