cenosite

noun

cen·​o·​site

ˈsenəˌsīt

plural -s

: a yellowish brown mineral composed of hydrous silicate and carbonate of calcium and rare earths

Word History

Etymology

modification (influenced by English cen- ) of Swedish kainosit, from Greek kainos new + Swedish -it -ite

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