nordenskioldine

noun

nor·​den·​skiol·​dine

ˈnȯ(r)dᵊnˌshə̄ldə̇n

plural -s

: a mineral CaSn(BO₃)₂ consisting of a calcium tin borate

Word History

Etymology

Norwegian nordenskiöldin, from Baron Nils A.E. Nordenskjöld †1901 Swedish geologist + Norwegian -in -ine

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