sassolite

noun

sas·​so·​lite

ˈsasəˌlīt

variants or less commonly sassolin

-lə̇n

plural -s

: a mineral B(OH)₃ consisting of native boric acid and usually occurring in small pearly scales as an incrustation

Word History

Etymology

sassolite from Sasso, Tuscany, Italy + English -lite; sassolin from G. from Sasso, Italy + connective -l- + German -in -ine

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