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rensselaerite
/ ˌrɛnsəˈlɛəraɪt; ˈrɛnsələˌraɪt /
noun
- a white or yellow compact variety of talc, used for ornaments
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rensselaerite1
C19: named after Stephen Van Rensselaer (1764–1839), American army officer and politician
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