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curtisite

noun
cur·​tis·​ite | \ ˈkərtə̇ˌsīt\
plural -s

Definition of curtisite

: a mineral consisting of hydrocarbon compound C24H18 found at Skaggs Springs, California

History and Etymology for curtisite

P. L. Curtis, 20th century American who discovered it + English -ite

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