English Explanatory Dictionary

cummingtonite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mineral, magnesium-iron silicate hydroxide, (Mg,Fe)₇Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂.

Pronunciation

/ˈkʌm.ɪŋ.təˌnaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cummingtonite.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Schützenpanzer-cummingtonite.wav

Word forms

cummingtonite cummingtonites

Etymology

From Cummington + -ite, since it was originally discovered in Cummington, Massachusetts.

Derived words

manganocummingtonite
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