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gaylussite

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[gey-luh-sahyt] / ˈgeɪ ləˌsaɪt /

noun

a rare mineral, hydrated carbonate of sodium and calcium.

Etymology

Origin of gaylussite

1826; named after J. L. Gay-Lussac; see -ite ¹

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