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wavellite

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A hydrated aluminium phosphate, Al3(PO4)2(OH,F)3·5H2O, sometimes mined as a source of phosphorus.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Named after British naturalist Dr. William Wavell (1750–1829), who discovered the mineral, + -ite.

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 銀星石 /银星石 (yínxīngshí) — hydrated aluminium phosphate
  • Japanese: 銀星石 (ginseishi) — hydrated aluminium phosphate
  • Persian: واولیت — hydrated aluminium phosphate