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baddeleyite

Pronunciation: /ˈbad(ə)lɪʌɪt/
Definition of baddeleyite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a mineral consisting largely of zirconium dioxide, ranging from colourless to yellow, brown, or black.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after Joseph Baddeley, English traveller, + -ite1

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