ginorite

noun

gino·​rite

ˈjinəˌrīt,

jə̇ˈnōrˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₂B₁₄O₂₃.8H₂O consisting of hydrous borate of calcium

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Piero Ginori-Conti †1939 Italian scientist + Italian -ite

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