Etymology

clintonite

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Today it means: A calcium magnesium aluminium phyllosilicate mineral of the margarite group of micas. Full definition →

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clintonite · noun1

From Clinton + -ite. From DeWitt Clinton, the politician for whom it is named in honor of.

Clintonite · noun2

From Clinton + -ite.

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