roesslerite

noun

roess·​ler·​ite

ˈresləˌrīt,

ˈrə(r)s-

plural -s

: a mineral MgH(AsO₄)·7H₂O consisting of a hydrous acid arsenate of magnesium

Word History

Etymology

German rösslerit, from Karl Rössler, 19th century resident of Hanau, Germany + German -it -ite

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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