English Explanatory Dictionary

struvite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hydrated magnesium-containing mineral Mg(NH₄)(PO₄)·6H₂O which is found in kidney stones associated with bacteria that cleave urea.

Pronunciation

/ˈstɹuˌvaɪt/

Word forms

struvite struvites

Etymology

Named after German diplomat and mineralogist Heinrich von Struve (1772–1851) + -ite (“mineral”).

Synonyms

guanite
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