lessingite

noun

les·​sing·​ite

ˈlesiŋˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₂Ce₄Si₃O₁₃(OH)₂(?) consisting of a silicate of calcium and cerium

Word History

Etymology

Russian lessingit, from Frantz Yulievich Levinson-Lessing, 20th century Russian professor + Russian -it -ite

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