nepouite

noun

ne·​pou·​ite

nə̇ˈpüˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Ni,Mg)₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄ consisting of a hydrous nickel magnesium silicate

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary nepou- (from Népoui, New Caledonia, its locality) + -ite

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