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akerite

noun
aker·​ite | \ ˈȯ-kə-ˌrīt, ˈa-\
plural -s

Definition of akerite

: a quartz-syenite rock containing oligoclase and augite besides soda-microcline

First Known Use of akerite

1890, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for akerite

German åkerit, from Åker, former district near Oslo, Norway + German -it -ite

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