mallardite

noun

mal·​lard·​ite

ˈmalə(r)ˌdīt

plural -s

: hydrous sulfate of manganese MnSO₄.7H₂O

Word History

Etymology

French, from Ernest Mallard †1894 French mineralogist + French -ite

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