Struvite

//ˈstɹuˌvaɪt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A hydrated magnesium-containing mineral Mg(NH₄)(PO₄)·6H₂O which is found in kidney stones associated with bacteria that cleave urea. countable, uncountable

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guaniteguanite

Etymology

Named after German diplomat and mineralogist Heinrich von Struve (1772–1851) + -ite (“mineral”).

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