kirovite

noun

ki·​rov·​ite

ˈkērəˌvīt

plural -s

: a mineral Fe,MgSo₄7H₂O consisting of a hydrous sulfate of iron and magnesium isomorphous with melanterite and pisanite

Word History

Etymology

Russian kirovit, from Sergei M. Kirov †1934 Russian revolutionary leader + Russian -it -ite

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