sengierite

noun

seng·​i·​er·​ite

ˈseŋēəˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral Cu(UO₂)(VO₄)(OH).4H₂O(?) consisting of a hydrous basic vanadate of copper and uranyl

Word History

Etymology

Edgard Sengier, 20th century Belgian mine official + English -ite

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