First Known Use: circa 1808
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gahnite
noun gahn·ite \ˈgä-ˌnīt\
Definition of GAHNITE
: a usually dark green mineral consisting of an oxide of zinc and aluminum
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Origin of GAHNITE
German Gahnit, from J. G. Gahn †1818 Swedish chemist
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