djalmaite

noun

djal·​ma·​ite

ˈjalməˌīt

plural -s

: an isometric oxide of uranium, tantalum, columbium, and other minerals closely related to betafite

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese djalmaita, from Djalma Guimarães, 20th century Brazilian mineralogist + Portuguese -ita -ite

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