bementite

noun

be·​ment·​ite

ˈbē-mən-ˌtīt

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of a hydrous silicate of manganese occurring in grayish yellow radiated masses

Word History

Etymology

C. S. Bement †1923 American manufacturer and mineral collector + English -ite

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