guitermanite

noun

guit·​er·​man·​ite

ˈgitə(r)məˌnīt

plural -s

: a bluish gray mineral Pb₁₀Ar₆S₁₉ occurring in compact masses that is a compound of lead, arsenic, and sulfur (specific gravity, 5.94)

Word History

Etymology

Frank Guiterman 19th century American metallurgist + English -ite

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