shortite

noun

short·​ite

ˈshȯrtˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Na₂Ca₂(CO₃)₃ consisting of a carbonate of sodium and calcium

Word History

Etymology

Maxwell N. Short †1952 American mineralogist + English -ite

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