protoenstatite

noun
pro·​to·​enstatite | \ "+\

Definition of protoenstatite

: an unstable product of the decomposition of talc by heating that has the composition of enstatite and is convertible thereto especially by grinding or by heating to a high temperature

History and Etymology for protoenstatite

German protoenstatit, from prot- + enstatit enstatite

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