variscite

[ var-uh-sahyt ]

noun

1. a secondary mineral, hydrated phosphate of aluminum, Al(PO 4 )⋅2H 2 O, occurring mainly as massive, bluish-green nodules: sometimes used as a gem.

variscite

/ ˈværɪˌsaɪt /

noun

1. a green secondary mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium phosphate

Word History and Origins

Origin of variscite¹

< German Variscit, named after Variscia Latinized German district name; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of variscite¹

from Medieval Latin Variscia, the district of Vogtland in Saxony

Example Sentences

Office of Cannabis Management general counsel Linda Baldwin told the board Tuesday that the plaintiff, Variscite NY One, has agreed to settle.

From Washington Times

Calls seeking comment were made to Variscite’s attorneys.

From Washington Times

The company Variscite NY One claims that the state’s selection process favors New York residents over out-of-state residents in violation of constitutional interstate commerce protections.

From Seattle Times

A federal judge in Albany, New York, in November issued a temporary injunction against the licenses being handed out in those areas, after a lawsuit filed by Variscite NY One.

From Seattle Times

Variscite’s lawsuit, which is ongoing, says that is a violation of constitutional interstate commerce protections.

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