dixenite

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noun

A trigonal-pyramidal mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.

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Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryA trigonal-pyramidal mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.

Origin

From the Greek δύο (meaning 'two') and ξένος (meaning 'guest'), in allusion to the unique association of silica and arsenious oxide found in the mineral, plus the suffix -ite.

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APA

dixenite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dixenite

MLA

“dixenite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dixenite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dixenite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dixenite.

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