lecontite

noun

le·​cont·​ite

ləˈkänt‧ˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Na(NH₄,K)SO₄.2H₂O consisting of a hydrous sodium potassium ammonium sulfate found in bat guano

Word History

Etymology

John L. Le Conte + English -ite

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