cappelenite

noun

cap·​pe·​len·​ite

ˈkap(ə)ləˌnīt

plural -s

: a rare yttrium-barium borosilicate in greenish brown hexagonal crystals

Word History

Etymology

German or Swedish cappelenit, from D. Cappelen, flourished 1885 Norwegian scientist + German or Swedish -it -ite

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