stibiconite

noun

stib·​i·​co·​nite

ˈstibə̇kəˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral Sb₃O₆(OH)(?) consisting of a hydrous antimony oxide in yellowish masses or powder

Word History

Etymology

modification (influenced by -ite) of French stibiconise, from stib- + Greek konis dust

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