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moissanite

noun
mois·​san·​ite | \ ˈmȯisᵊnˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of moissanite

: a silicon carbide SiC found in the Diablo Canyon meteoric iron — compare carborundum

History and Etymology for moissanite

Henri Moissan †1907 French chemist + English -ite

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