endellite

noun

en·​dell·​ite

ˈendəˌlīt

plural -s

: a clay mineral consisting of hydrous silicate of aluminum with varying amounts of water and being more hydrous than halloysite

Word History

Etymology

from Kurd Endell †1946 German ceramic engineer + English -ite

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