chkalovite

noun

chka·​lov·​ite

chəˈkäləˌvīt

plural -s

: a mineral Na₂BeSi₂O₆ that consists of a rare silicate of sodium and beryllium

Word History

Etymology

Russian chkalovit, from Chkalov, city of Chkalov region, U.S.S.R. + Russian -it -ite

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