koktaite

noun

kok·​ta·​ite

ˈkäktəˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral (NH₄)₂Ca(SO₄)₂.H₂O consisting of a hydrous sulfate of calcium and ammonium

Word History

Etymology

Czech koktait, from Jaroslav Kokta, 20th century Czechoslovak mineralogist + Czech -it -ite

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