kingite

noun — 2 senses

kingite

noun

Etymology King + -ite. Named after Australian geologist D. King (1926–1990) of the South Australia Department of Mines

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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A triclinic-pinacoidal white mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.

kingite

noun

Etymology From king + -ite.

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Historical A supporter of the Māori King Movement of the 1850s, which sought to establish a monarch-like role to protect indigenous interests.

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