vernadskite

noun

ver·​nad·​skite

və(r)ˈnadzˌkīt,

-dˌsk-

plural -s

: a mineral Cu₄(SO₄)₃(OH)₂.4H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic sulfate of copper

Word History

Etymology

Vladimir I. Vernadsky †1945 Russian geologist + English -ite

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