dussertite

noun

dus·​sert·​ite

ˈdəsə(r)ˌtīt

plural -s

: a mineral BaFe₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₅.H₂O consisting of hydrous basic arsenate of barium and iron

Word History

Etymology

French, from D. Dussert, 20th century French mining engineer + French -ite

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