bellingerite

noun

bel·​ling·​er·​ite

ˈbe-liŋ-ə-ˌrīt,

-lən-jə-

plural -s

: a mineral 3Cu(IO₃)₂.2H₂O consisting of a light-green hydrous copper iodate found at Chuquicamata, Chile

Word History

Etymology

Herman C. Bellinger †1940 metallurgist + English -ite

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