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kirovite

noun
ki·​rov·​ite | \ ˈkērəˌvīt\
plural -s

Definition of kirovite

: a mineral Fe,MgSo47H2O consisting of a hydrous sulfate of iron and magnesium isomorphous with melanterite and pisanite

History and Etymology for kirovite

Russian kirovit, from Sergei M. Kirov †1934 Russian revolutionary leader + Russian -it -ite

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