tilleyite

noun

til·​ley·​ite

ˈtilēˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₅(Si₂O₇)(CO₃)₂ consisting of a carbonate and silicate of calcium

Word History

Etymology

from the name Tilley + English -ite

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