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smithsonite

Pronunciation: /ˈsmɪθsənʌɪt/
Definition of smithsonite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a yellow, grey, or green mineral consisting of zinc carbonate typically occurring as crusts or rounded masses.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from the name Smithson (see Smithsonian Institution) + -ite1

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