laitakarite

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noun

A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral galena white mineral containing bismuth, selenium, and sulfur.

OriginFinnish laitakariitti →
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Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryA trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral galena white mineral containing bismuth, selenium, and sulfur.

Origin

  1. Finnishlaitakariitti
  2. Englishlaitakarite

From Finnish laitakariitti, from the name of Aarne Laitakari (1890-1975), Finnish geologist. Compare -ite.

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APA

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

MLA

“laitakarite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laitakarite. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “laitakarite,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laitakarite.

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