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kainosite

noun
kai·​nos·​ite | \ ˈkīnəˌsīt, ˈkān-\
plural -s

Definition of kainosite

: a mineral Ca2(Ce,Y)2(SiO4)3CO3.H2O consisting of hydrous silicate and carbonate of calcium, cerium, and yttrium

History and Etymology for kainosite

Swedish kainosit, from Greek kainos + Swedish -it -ite

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