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skutterudite


Definition of skutterudite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a grey metallic mineral, typically forming cubic or octahedral crystals, consisting chiefly of an arsenide of cobalt and nickel.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Skutterud (now Skuterud), a village in SE Norway, + -ite1

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