adelpholite

/ˌædˈɛlfɒlaɪt, ˌædˈɛlfəlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral, a hydrated iron(II) phosphate.

“The geologist studied the occurrence of adelpholite in the mine.”

2. noun

A rare mineral of iron phosphate.

“The adelpholite crystals were found in the remote mountain region.”

Synonyms

  • iron phosphate
  • mineral

Antonyms

  • non-iron compound
  • non-mineral