DAWSONITE

Etymology

Noun

dawsonite (countable and uncountable, plural dawsonites)

(mineral) An orthorhombic mineral composed of sodium aluminium carbonate hydroxide.

Source: Wiktionary


Daw"son*ite, n. Etym: [Named after J. W. Dawson of Montreal.] (Min.)

Definition: A hydrous carbonate of alumina and soda, occuring in white, bladed crustals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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