bindheimite

noun

bind·​heim·​ite

ˈbintˌhīˌmīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₂Sb₂O₆(O,OH) consisting of hydrous lead antimony oxide produced from the alteration of other ores

Word History

Etymology

German bindheimit, from Johann J. Bindheim †1825 German chemist + German -it -ite

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