melanterite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a widespread green, mostly fibrous mineral composed of hydrated ferrous sulphate

Word forms

melanterite melanterites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μελαντηρία (melantēría) + -ite.

Synonyms

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