churchite

1 of 2

noun (1)

church·​ite

-ˌchīt,

usually -īt+V

plural -s

: a church supporter or advocate

churchite

2 of 2

noun (2)

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plural -s

: a mineral (Ce,Ca) (PO₄).2H₂O consisting of a hydrous cerium calcium phosphate occurring in thin drusy crusts of small light gray to pink crystals (specific gravity 3.1)

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

church entry 1 + -ite

Noun (2)

Arthur H. Church †1915 English chemist + English -ite

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1791, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1865, in the meaning defined above

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