rossite

noun

ross·​ite

ˈrȯˌsīt

plural -s

: a rare mineral CaV₂O₆‧4H₂O consisting of a hydrous calcium vanadate

Word History

Etymology

Clarence S. Ross, born 1880 American geologist + English -ite

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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