Meanings
noun
- chemistryA yellowish-green monoclinic mineral which is a hydrated iron uranyl sulfate.
Origin
Named after Jean-Claude Leydet born 18 April 1961, an amateur uranium mineral enthusiast + -ite
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APA
leydetite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leydetite
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“leydetite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leydetite. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “leydetite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leydetite.
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