troostite

1 of 2

noun (1)

troost·​ite

ˈtrüˌstīt

plural -s

: a variety of willemite occurring in large reddish crystals in which the zinc is partly replaced by manganese

troostite

2 of 2

noun (2)

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plural -s

: slightly tempered martensite that etches dark and cannot be resolved by the optical microscope

troostitic

trüˈstitik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Gerard Troost †1850 American geologist + English -ite

Noun (2)

French, from Louis J. Troost †1911 French chemist + French -ite

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