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nepouite

noun
ne·​pou·​ite | \ nə̇ˈpüˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of nepouite

: a mineral (Ni,Mg)3Si2O5(OH)4 consisting of a hydrous nickel magnesium silicate

History and Etymology for nepouite

International Scientific Vocabulary nepou- (from Népoui, New Caledonia, its locality) + -ite

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