rensselaerite
/ (ˈrɛnsələˌraɪt, ˌrɛnsəˈlɛəraɪt) /
noun
a white or yellow compact variety of talc, used for ornaments
Origin of rensselaerite
1C19: named after Stephen Van Rensselaer (1764–1839), American army officer and politician
Words Nearby rensselaerite
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