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rensselaerite

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rensselaerite [ˈrɛnsələˌraɪt ˌrɛnsəˈlɛəraɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a white or yellow compact variety of talc, used for ornaments
[named after Stephen Van Rensselaer (1764-1839), American army officer and politician]
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Noun1.rensselaerite - a kind of soft talc; sometimes used as wood filler
talc, talcum - a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder


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