VAUQUELINITE

Vauque"lin*ite, n. Etym: [So called after the French chemist Vauquelin, who died in 1829: cf. F. vauquelinite.] (Min.)

Definition: Chromate of copper and lead, of various shades of green.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

21 September 2024

CONFORMITY

(noun) acting according to certain accepted standards; “their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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