saléeite

noun

sa·​lée·​ite

səˈlāˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Mg(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂.10H₂O that is a hydrous phosphate of magnesium and uranium and is isomorphous with autunite and torbernite

Word History

Etymology

French, from A. Salée, 20th century Frenchman + French -ite

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