bloedite

noun

bloe·​dite

ˈblōˌdīt

variants or less commonly blödite

",

ˈblərˌd-,

ˈblœˌd-

or blodite

ˈblōˌd-

plural -s

: a mineral Na₂Mg(SO₄)₂.4H₂O consisting of a hydrous sodium magnesium sulfate that is colorless or white when pure and occurs in monoclinic crystals or massive

Word History

Etymology

German blödit, from Carl A. Bloede †1820 German chemist + German -it -ite

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