armenite

noun

ar·​me·​nite

ärˈmēˌnīt,

ˈärməˌ-

plural -s

: a mineral BaCa₂Al₆Si₈O₂₈·2H₂O consisting of a hydrous calcium barium aluminosilicate

Word History

Etymology

French arménite, from Arménie Armenia + -ite

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