dewindtite

noun

de·​windt·​ite

dəˈwint‧ˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₃(UO₂)₅(PO₄)₄(OH)₄.10H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of lead and uranium

Word History

Etymology

French, from Jean Dewindt, 20th century Belgian geologist + French -ite

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