aluminite

[uh-loo-muh-nahyt]

a·lu·mi·nite

[uh-loo-muh-nahyt]
noun
a mineral, hydrous aluminum sulfate, Al2(SO4)(OH)4⋅7H2O, occurring in white, chalky masses.
Also called websterite.


Origin:
1865–70; alumin- + -ite1
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