mosesite

noun

mo·​ses·​ite

ˈmōzə̇ˌzīt,

-ˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral Hg₂N(X).H₂O consisting of a hydrous nitride of mercury with other anions and water exchangeable within wide limits

Word History

Etymology

Alfred J. Moses †1920 American mineralogist + English -ite

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