pickeringite
[ pik-er-ing-ahyt, pik-ring- ]
/ ˈpɪk ər ɪŋˌaɪt, ˈpɪk rɪŋ- /
noun
a mineral, magnesia alum, occurring usually in the form of white fibrous masses.
Origin of pickeringite
1835–45; named after John
Pickering (1777–1846), American linguist; see
-ite1
Words nearby pickeringite
picker-upper,
pickerel,
pickerel frog,
pickerelweed,
pickering,
pickeringite,
picket,
picket boat,
picket fence,
picket line,
pickett