josephinite

noun

jo·​se·​phin·​ite

¦jōzə̇¦fēˌnīt also -ōsə̇-

plural -s

: a natural alloy of iron and nickel occurring in stream gravel compare awaruite

Word History

Etymology

Josephine county, Oregon + English -ite

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