vanoxite

noun

van·​ox·​ite

(ˈ)va¦näkˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral V₆O₁₃.8H₂O(?) consisting of a hydrous oxide of vanadium

Word History

Etymology

vanadium oxide + -ite

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