erythrosiderite

noun

eryth·​ro·​siderite

ə̇¦rithrə+

: a mineral K₂FeCl₅.H₂O consisting of hydrous potassium iron chloride and occurring in lavas

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary erythr- + siderite; originally formed as Italian eritrosidero

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