kainosite

noun

kai·​nos·​ite

ˈkīnəˌsīt,

ˈkān-

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₂(Ce,Y)₂(SiO₄)₃CO₃.H₂O consisting of hydrous silicate and carbonate of calcium, cerium, and yttrium

Word History

Etymology

Swedish kainosit, from Greek kainos + Swedish -it -ite

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