palmierite

noun

pal·​mie·​rite

ˌpalmēˈeˌrīt,

palˈmiˌr-

plural -s

often capitalized

: a mineral (K,Na)₂Pb(SO₄)₂ that is a sulfate of lead, sodium, and potassium usually with only a little sodium

Word History

Etymology

French palmiérite, from Luigi Palmieri †1896 Italian meteorologist + French -ite

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