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galactite

noun
ga·​lac·​tite | \ gəˈlakˌtīt\
plural -s

Definition of galactite

: an unidentified soluble stone possibly of calcium nitrate whose milky solution gave rise to many legends and superstitions in medieval times

First Known Use of galactite

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for galactite

Middle French or Latin; Middle French galactite, from Latin galactites, from Greek galaktitēs (lithos) stone that makes water milky, from galakt-, gala milk

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