dawsonite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɔːsənaɪt/ (UK)
Etymology
Sir John William Dawson, geologist; Dawson + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An orthorhombic mineral composed of sodium aluminium carbonate hydroxide.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dawsonites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |