synchisite

noun

syn·​chi·​site

ˈsiŋkəˌsīt,

-ink-

plural -s

: a mineral (Ce,La)Ca(CO₃)₂F related to parisite and consisting of a fluoride and carbonate of calcium, cerium, and lanthanum

Word History

Etymology

irregular from Greek synchysis mixture, confusion (from synchein to pour together, confound, confuse—from syn- + chein to pour— + -sis) + English -ite

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