kalicinite

noun

ka·​lic·​i·​nite

kəˈlisᵊnˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral KHCO₃ consisting of an acid carbonate or bicarbonate of potassium

Word History

Etymology

German kalicinit, from French kalicine kalicinite (irregular from New Latin kalium + French -ine) + German -it -ite

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