hoegbomite

noun

hoeg·​bom·​ite

ˈhōgbəˌmīt,

ˈhāg-

plural -s

: a mineral Mg(Al,Fe,Ti)₄O₇(?) consisting of an oxide of magnesium, aluminum, iron, and titanium

Word History

Etymology

Swedish högbomit, from Arvid Gustaf Högbom, 20th century Swedish scientist + Swedish -it -ite

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