zaratite

noun

zara·​tite

ˈzärəˌtīt,

ˈzar-

plural -s

: a hydrous basic nickel carbonate Ni₃(CO₃)(OH)₄·4H₂O occurring in emerald-green incrustations or compact masses

Word History

Etymology

Spanish zaratita, from Señor Zarate, 19th century Spaniard + Spanish -ita -ite

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