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Etymology of the English word alunite

the English word alunite
derived from the French word alunite
derived from the French word alun
derived from the Late Latin word alumen (alum; astringent substance, potash alum)
using the French suffix -ite

Date

The earliest known usage of alunite in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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