akrochordite
|ak-ro-chord-ite|
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/ˌækrəˈkɔːrdaɪt/
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/ˌækrəˈkɔːdaɪt/
string-like mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'akrochordite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrochordōn,' where 'akro-' meant 'top' or 'extreme' and 'chordōn' meant 'cord' or 'string.'
Historical Evolution
'akrochordite' was named in 1929 by Swedish mineralogist Nils Hjalmar Oskar Nordenskiöld, reflecting its unique string-like crystal formations.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the mineral's string-like appearance, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare hydrous manganese arsenate mineral.
The mineralogist discovered a sample of akrochordite in the old mine.
Last updated: 2025/06/11 00:51