mascagnite

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noun

An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a native sulfate of ammonia, found in volcanic districts.

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Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryAn orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a native sulfate of ammonia, found in volcanic districts.

    Synonyms: mascagnin, mascagnine

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a native sulfate of ammonia, found in volcanic districts.

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Origin

From Italian Mascagni + -ite, named after the discoverer.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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