sideronatrite

noun

sid·​er·​o·​na·​trite

ˌsidərəˈnā‧trīt

plural -s

: a mineral Na₂Fe(SO₄)₂(OH).3H₂O consisting of a basic hydrous sulfate of sodium and iron occurring in fibrous yellow masses

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from sider- + natr- + -ite

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