zairite

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noun

A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, bismuth, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and phosphorus.

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Meanings

nounzairite (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, bismuth, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and phosphorus.

Origin

From Zaire + -ite.

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APA

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

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Chicago

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