psilomelane

noun

psi·​lo·​mel·​ane
ˌsīlōˈmeˌlān
plural -s
: a basic oxide of barium and bivalent and quadrivalent manganese probably BaMnMn8O16(OH)4 compare hollandite, coronadite

Word History

Etymology

psil- + -melane

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“Psilomelane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psilomelane. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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