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From pseudo- + cotunnite, a mineral it resembles in some respects.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
pseudocotunnite
Today it means: An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, lead, and potassium. Full definition →
Today it means: An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, lead, and potassium. Full definition →
From pseudo- + cotunnite, a mineral it resembles in some respects.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.