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helvus
3 English words descend from Latin
helvus
, most common first.
helvine
Helvite.
helvite
A yellowish mineral consisting chiefly of silica, beryllium, manganese, iron, and sulfur. Its chemical formula is Mn₄Be₃(SiO₄)₃S.
helvolic acid
An antibiotic chemical compound found in Aspergillus.