wellsite

noun

wells·​ite

ˈwelˌzīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Ba,Ca,K₂)Al₂Si₃O₁₀.3H₂O of the phillipsite group consisting of a silicate of aluminum, calcium, barium, and potassium

Word History

Etymology

Horace L. Wells †1924 American chemist + English -ite

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