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cadwaladerite

noun
cad·​wal·​a·​der·​ite | \ kadˈwälədəˌrīt\
plural -s

Definition of cadwaladerite

: a mineral Al(OH)2Cl.4H2O consisting of a hydrous basic aluminum chloride

First Known Use of cadwaladerite

1941, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cadwaladerite

Charles B.M. Cadwalader, born 1885 American mineralogist + English -ite

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