pickeringite

[ pik-er-ing-ahyt, pik-ring- ]

/ ˈpɪk ər ɪŋˌaɪt, ˈpɪk rɪŋ- /

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noun

a mineral, magnesia alum, occurring usually in the form of white fibrous masses.

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Origin of pickeringite

1835–45; named after John Pickering (1777–1846), American linguist; see -ite¹

Words nearby pickeringite

picker, pickerel, pickerel frog, pickerelweed, Pickering, pickeringite, picker-upper, picket, picket boat, picket fence, picketing