WHEWELLITE

Etymology

Noun

whewellite (usually uncountable, plural whewellites)

(mineral) A mineral, hydrated calcium oxalate.

Source: Wiktionary


Whew"ell*ite, n. Etym: [So named after Prof. Whewell of Cambridge, England.] (Min.)

Definition: Calcium oxalate, occurring in colorless or white monoclinic crystals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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