randannite

noun

ran·​dan·​nite

ranˈdaˌnīt

plural -s

1

: a variety of diatomaceous earth

2

: an earthy form of opal

Word History

Etymology

modification of French randanite, from Randan, Department Puy-de-Dôme, France + French -ite

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