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crocoite

croc·o·ite [ krókō t ] or croc·oi·site [ krókwə zt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
rare red mineral: a rare orange or red mineral consisting of lead chromate. PbCrO4

[Mid-19th century. Alteration of French crocoise< Greek krokoeis "saffron-colored" < krokos "saffron"]
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