mendozite

noun

men·​do·​zite

menˈdōˌzīt

plural -s

: a mineral NaAl(SO₄)₂.11H₂O (?) consisting of a monoclinic hydrous sulfate of sodium and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

Mendoza, Argentina + English -ite

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