phosgenite

[ fos-juh-nahyt, foz- ]

noun

1. a mineral, lead chlorocarbonate, Pb 2 Cl 2 CO 3 , occurring in crystals.

phosgenite

/ ˈfɒzdʒɪˌnaɪt /

noun

1. a rare fluorescent secondary mineral consisting of lead chloro-carbonate in the form of greyish tetragonal crystals. Formula: Pb 2 (Cl 2 CO 3 )

Word History and Origins

Origin of phosgenite¹

From the German word Phosgenit, dating back to 1840–50. See phosgene, -ite ¹