fiedlerite

noun

fied·​ler·​ite

ˈfēdləˌrīt

plural -s

: a lead mineral Pb₃(OH)₂Cl₄ that is probably a hydroxychloride and occurs in colorless monoclinic crystals

Word History

Etymology

German fiedlerit, from Karl G. Fiedler †1853 German mine commissioner + German -it -ite

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