babingtonite
|ba-bing-ton-ite|
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/ˌbeɪbɪŋˈtoʊnaɪt/
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/ˌbeɪbɪŋˈtɒnaɪt/
mineral named after Babington
Etymology
'babingtonite' originates from English, specifically named after the Irish physician and mineralogist 'William Babington' (1764–1833), where the surname 'Babington' was combined with the mineral-forming suffix '-ite' (used for minerals).
'babingtonite' was coined in the early 19th century by combining the honoree's surname 'Babington' with the suffix '-ite' to denote a mineral, resulting in the modern English name 'babingtonite'.
Initially, the term referred specifically to the mineral described and named in honor of William Babington; over time the meaning has remained stable as the name of that particular mineral.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a dark green to black iron-rich silicate mineral, typically containing calcium and manganese; occurs as prismatic or radial aggregates and is a collector's specimen in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
The geologist examined a specimen of babingtonite embedded in the basalt.
Last updated: 2025/12/23 16:38