Dietrichite

noun

Die·​trich·​ite

ˈdē‧triˌkīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Zn,Fe,Mn)Al₂(SO₄)₄.22H₂O consisting of a hydrous sulfate of aluminum and one or more of the metals zinc, iron, and manganese

Word History

Etymology

German dietrichit, from Dr. Dietrich 19th century Austrian scientist who analyzed it + German -it -ite

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!