motukoreaite

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noun

A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, carbon, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, sodium, and sulfur.

Scrabble 18

Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryA trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, carbon, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, sodium, and sulfur.

Origin

From Māori Motukorea + -ite, after where it was first found.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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