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zaratite

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

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  • /ˈzæɹəˌtaɪt/

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noun

Meaning 1

a hydrous basic nickel carbonate occurring in emerald-green incrustations or compact masses

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

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History

Etymology

Spanish zaratita, from Señor Zarate, 19th century Spaniard + Spanish -ita -ite