leucophosphite

noun

leu·​co·​phos·​phite

ˌlükəˈfäˌsfīt

: a mineral approximately K₂(Fe,Al)₇(PO₄)₄(OH)₁₁.6H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of potassium, iron, and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

leuc- + phosph- + -ite

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