sklodowskite

noun

sklo·​dow·​skite

skləˈdȯfˌskīt

plural -s

: a mineral Mg(UO₂)₂Si₂O₇.6H₂O consisting of a hydrous magnesium uranyl silicate that is isomorphous with uranophane

Word History

Etymology

French, from Marja Sklodowska Curie †1934 Polish born French chemist + French -ite

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