bilinite

noun

bil·​i·​nite

ˈbiləˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral FeSo₄.Fe₂(SO₄)₃.22H₂O consisting of a hydrous iron sulfate occurring in yellowish radiating fibers

Word History

Etymology

Czech bílinit, from Bílina, Czechoslovakia + Czech -it -ite

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