sterrettite

noun

ster·​rett·​ite

ˈsterəˌtīt

plural -s

: a mineral Al₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₆.5H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic aluminum phosphate

Word History

Etymology

Douglas B. Sterrett, born 1883 American geologist + English -ite

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