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shortite

noun
short·​ite | \ ˈshȯrtˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of shortite

: a mineral Na2Ca2(CO3)3 consisting of a carbonate of sodium and calcium

History and Etymology for shortite

Maxwell N. Short †1952 American mineralogist + English -ite

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