"gwihabaite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Gcwihaba Cave in Botswana, where it was found in 1996, and -ite. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gwihabaite (uncountable)
  1. (mineralogy) A rare ammonium potassium nitrate mineral with chemical formula (NH₄,K)(NO₃), orthorhombic in form and colourless with a vitreous lustre. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals Synonyms: nitrammite
    Sense id: en-gwihabaite-en-noun-A1b~A1nW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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