langite

noun

lang·​ite

ˈlaŋˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Cu₄(SO₄)(OH)₆.H₂O (?) composed of a basic hydrous sulfate of copper

Word History

Etymology

Victor von Lang †1921 Austrian physicist + English -ite

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