borovskite

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noun

An isometric-hexoctahedral dark gray mineral containing antimony, palladium, and tellurium.

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Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryAn isometric-hexoctahedral dark gray mineral containing antimony, palladium, and tellurium.

Origin

Likely borrowed from Russian. Also Borovsky + -ite. Named for Igor Borisovich Borovsky.

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borovskite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/borovskite

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Chicago

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