paternoite

noun

pa·​ter·​no·​ite

ˌpätə(r)ˈnōˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral MgB₈O₁₃.4H₂O consisting of a hydrous magnesium borate

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Emanuele Paternò †1935 Italian chemist + Italian -ite

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