Meanings
nounelaliite (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryA mineral with chemical formula Fe₉PO₁₂.
Origin
Named after the El Ali district in Somalia where a meteorite was found that contained the mineral, + -ite.
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elaliite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elaliite
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