pascoite

noun

pas·​co·​ite

ˈpaskōˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₂V₆O₁₇.11H₂O consisting of a hydrous calcium vanadate

Word History

Etymology

Cerro de Pasco, mountain in central Peru + English -ite

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