fibroferrite

noun

fi·​bro·​fer·​rite

ˌfībrōˈfeˌrīt

: a mineral Fe(SO₄)(OH).5H₂O consisting of a fibrous hydrated basic ferric sulfate

Word History

Etymology

German fibroferrit, from fibr- + Latin ferrum iron + German -it -ite

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