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From Ancient Greek μελαντηρία (melantēría) + English -ite.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
melanterite
Today it means: a widespread green, mostly fibrous mineral composed of hydrated ferrous sulphate Full definition →
Today it means: a widespread green, mostly fibrous mineral composed of hydrated ferrous sulphate Full definition →
From Ancient Greek μελαντηρία (melantēría) + English -ite.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.