troegerite

noun

troe·​ger·​ite

ˈtrə̄gəˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral (UO₂)₃(AsO₄)₂.12H₂O that is a hydrous arsenate of uranium and occurs in lemon-yellow crystals

Word History

Etymology

German trögerit, from R. Tröger, 19th century German mining official + German -it -ite

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