Where does “xanthoconite” come from?
xanthoconite (English) comes from English conite, from Ancient Greek κόνις, from Proto-Indo-European ḱen- — to set oneself in motion, arise.
xanthoconite (English): A mineral containing silver, arsenic, and sulphur
Definitions
- A mineral containing silver, arsenic, and sulphur
Ancestry of “xanthoconite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | conite | A magnesian variety of dolomite |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κόνις | dust; the multitude; ashes |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱen- | to set oneself in motion, arise |