ilesite

noun

iles·​ite

ˈīlˌzīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Mn,Zn,Fe)SO₄.4H₂O consisting of a green hydrous manganese zinc iron sulfate

Word History

Etymology

M.W. Iles †1890 American mineralogist + English -ite

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