ecdemite

noun

ec·​de·​mite

variants or ekdemite

ekˈdēˌmīt,

ˈekdəˌm-

plural -s

: a yellow or green lead arsenate and chloride of uncertain composition occurring in crystals, masses, and crusts

Word History

Etymology

Swedish ekdemit, from Greek ekdēmos being away from home (from ek + dēmos deme, populace) + Swedish -it -ite

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