English

humboldtine

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

Formed from Humboldt + -ine

German Humboldt

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

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

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Etymograph / humboldtine