renardite

noun

re·​nard·​ite

rə̇ˈnärˌdīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb(UO₂)₄(PO₄)₂(OH)₄.7H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic lead and uranyl phosphate

Word History

Etymology

French, from Alphonse Francois Renard †1903 Belgian geologist + French -ite

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