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Meaning of olivenite in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /əʊˈlɪvənʌɪt/

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  1. Noun

    olivenite

    Etymology

    early 19th century; earliest use found in Robert Jameson (1774–1854), geologist and natural historian. From German Oliven- + -ite

    Definitions

    1. rare green to black mineral consisting of hydrated copper arsenate that is found in copper deposits

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