fersmite

noun

fers·​mite

-ˌmīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Ca,Ce)(Cb,Ti)₂(O,F)₆ consisting of an oxide and fluoride of calcium and columbium with cerium and titanium

Word History

Etymology

Russian fersmit, from A. E.Fersman + Russian -it -ite

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