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rensselaerite

/ ˌrɛnsəˈlɛəraɪt; ˈrɛnsələˌraɪt /

noun

  1. a white or yellow compact variety of talc, used for ornaments


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rensselaerite1

C19: named after Stephen Van Rensselaer (1764–1839), American army officer and politician

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