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roesslerite

noun
roess·​ler·​ite | \ ˈresləˌrīt, ˈrə(r)s-\
plural -s

Definition of roesslerite

: a mineral MgH(AsO4)·7H2O consisting of a hydrous acid arsenate of magnesium

First Known Use of roesslerite

1862, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for roesslerite

German rösslerit, from Karl Rössler, 19th century resident of Hanau, Germany + German -it -ite

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