Powellite

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tetragonal-dipyramidal mineral containing calcium, molybdenum, and oxygen. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A supporter of Powellism.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Named after American geologist John Wesley Powell (1834–1902), + -ite.

Etymology 2

From Powell + -ite.

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