turanite

noun

tu·​ran·​ite

ˈt(y)u̇rəˌnīt,

t(y)u̇ˈraˌ-

plural -s

: a basic vanadate of copper probably Cu₅(VO₄)₂(OH)₄

Word History

Etymology

Russian turanit', from Persian Tūrān Turkistan + Russian -it' -ite (from Latin -ita, -ites)

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