retgersite

noun

ret·​ger·​site

ˈretgə(r)ˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral NiSO₄.6H₂O consisting of hydrous nickel sulfate

Word History

Etymology

Jan Willem Retgers †1896 Dutch chemical crystallographer + English -ite

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