mendipite

noun

men·​dip·​ite

ˈmendə̇ˌpīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₃O₂Cl₂ consisting of oxide and chloride of lead

Word History

Etymology

Mendip hills, Somersetshire, England + English -ite

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