liveingite

noun

live·​ing·​ite

ˈliviŋˌīt,

ˈlīv-

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₅As₈S₁₇ consisting of a sulfide of arsenic and lead

Word History

Etymology

George D. Liveing †1924, English chemist + English -ite

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