fairchildite

noun

fair·​child·​ite

ˈfa(a)rˌchīlˌdīt,

ˈferˌ-

plural -s

: a mineral K₂Ca(CO₃)₂ consisting of carbonate of potassium and calcium that is found in fused wood ash in partly burned trees

Word History

Etymology

John G. Fairchild, born 1882 American chemist + English -ite

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