lanthanite

noun

lan·​tha·​nite

-ˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral (La,Ce)₂(CO₃)₃.8H₂O composed of hydrous lanthanum carbonate occurring in white crystals or earthy

Word History

Etymology

German lanthanit, from New Latin lanthanum + German -it -ite

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