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ancylite

noun
an·​cy·​lite | \ ˈansəˌlÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of ancylite

: a mineral Sr3Ce4(CO3)7(OH)·3H2O consisting of hydrous basic carbonate of strontium and cerium

First Known Use of ancylite

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ancylite

probably from Danish ankylit, from ankyl- + -it -ite

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