lindgrenite

noun

lind·​gren·​ite

ˈlin(d)grəˌnīt

plural -s

often capitalized L

: a mineral Cu₃(MoO₄)₂(OH)₂ consisting of a basic molybdate of copper

Word History

Etymology

Waldemar Lindgren †1939 American geologist + English -ite

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