roemerite

noun

roe·​mer·​ite

ˈrāməˌrīt,

ˈrərm-

plural -s

: a mineral FeFe₂(SO₄)₄·14H₂O consisting of a hydrous sulfate of ferrous and ferric iron

Word History

Etymology

German römerit, from Friedrich A. Roemer †1869 German geologist + German -it -ite

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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