neotocite

noun

ne·​ot·​o·​cite

nēˈätəˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of a hydrous silicate of manganese and iron but having an uncertain formula

Word History

Etymology

Swedish neotokit, from Greek neotokos newborn (from ne- + tokos childbirth, offspring, from tiktein to give birth to, beget) + Swedish -it -ite

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