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baikerite

noun
bai·​ker·​ite | \ ˈbÄ«kəˌrÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of baikerite

: a mineral wax apparently a mixture of ozokerite with other tarry, waxy, and resinous hydrocarbons

First Known Use of baikerite

1863, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for baikerite

German baikerit, irregular from Lake Baikal + German -it -ite

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