chlormanganokalite

noun

chlor·​man·​ga·​no·​ka·​lite
ˈklōr¦maŋgəˌnōˈkāˌlīt
plural -s
: a rare chloride of potassium and manganese found in blocks of rock ejected from Vesuvius in 1906

Word History

Etymology

chlor- + mangan- + kalium + -ite

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“Chlormanganokalite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chlormanganokalite. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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