earlandite

noun

ear·​land·​ite

ˈirlənˌdīt,

ˈər-

plural -s

often capitalized E

: a mineral Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂.4H₂O consisting of a hydrous citrate of calcium found in ocean-bottom sediments from the Weddell sea

Word History

Etymology

Arthur Earland †1958 English civil servant + English -ite

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