English Explanatory Dictionary

powellite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tetragonal-dipyramidal mineral containing calcium, molybdenum, and oxygen.
noun
  1. A supporter of Powellism.

Word forms

powellite powellites

Etymology

Named after American geologist John Wesley Powell (1834–1902), + -ite.

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