ammoniojarosite
|am-mo-ni-o-ja-ro-site|
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/əˌmoʊni.oʊˈdʒæroʊsaɪt/
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/əˌməʊni.əʊˈdʒærəsaɪt/
mineral with ammonium and iron
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammoniojarosite' originates from the combination of 'ammonium' and 'jarosite', where 'ammonium' refers to the ammonium ion and 'jarosite' is a mineral group.
Historical Evolution
'Ammoniojarosite' was named by combining 'ammonium' with 'jarosite', a mineral first described in 1852.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific mineral composition, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mineral consisting of a basic sulfate of ammonium and iron, typically found in oxidized zones of sulfide ore deposits.
Ammoniojarosite is often studied for its role in acid mine drainage.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/18 03:21