metavoltine

noun

meta·​voltine

"+

plural -s

: a mineral (K, Na, Fe)₅Fe₃(SO₄)₆(OH)₂.9H₂O(?) consisting of a basic hydrous sulfate of iron, sodium, and potassium

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary meta- + volt- (from voltaite) + -ine

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