"backite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Back + -ite, named after Malcolm E. Back. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Back|ite}} Back + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} backite (uncountable)
  1. (mineralogy) A tellurate mineral with the chemical formula Pb₂Al(TeO₆)Cl. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals

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