teepleite

noun

tee·​ple·​ite

ˈtēpəˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral NaBO₂Cl.2H₂O consisting of hydrous chloride and borate of sodium

Word History

Etymology

John E. Teeple †1931 American chemist + English -ite

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