agricolite

noun

agric·​o·​lite
ə-ˈgri-kə-ˌlīt
plural -s
: monoclinic bismuth silicate : eulytite

Word History

Etymology

German agricolit, from Georgius Agricola (Georg Bauer) †1555 German mineralogist + German -it -ite

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of agricolite was in 1875

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“Agricolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agricolite. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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