hannayite

noun

han·​nay·​ite

ˈhanēˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Mg₃(NH₄)₂H₄(PO₄)₄.8H₂O consisting of a hydrous acid ammonium magnesium phosphate occurring in guano

Word History

Etymology

German hannayit, from J. B. Hannay, 19th century Scottish chemist + German -it -ite

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