lithiophorite

noun

lith·​i·​oph·​o·​rite

-fəˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral LiMn₃Al₂O₉.3H₂O(?) consisting of hydrous oxide of manganese, aluminum, and lithium

Word History

Etymology

German lithiophorit, from lithi- + phor- + -it -ite

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