humboldtine

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What does humboldtine mean?

A rare monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.

Where does humboldtine come from?

Named after German polymath Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859), Humboldt + -ine.

How to pronounce humboldtine

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