meyerhofferite

noun

mey·​er·​hoff·​er·​ite

ˈmī(ə)rˌhäfəˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₂B₆O₁₁.7H₂O consisting of a hydrous calcium borate

Word History

Etymology

Wilhelm Meyerhoffer †1906 German chemist + English -ite

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