arrhenite

noun

ar·​rhe·​nite
əˈrāˌnīt
plural -s
: an altered variety of fergusonite

Word History

Etymology

Swedish or German arrhenit, from Colonel Carl A. Arrhenius, 19th century Swedish army officer + Swedish or German -it -ite

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“Arrhenite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrhenite. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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