phosgenite

[ fos-juh-nahyt, foz- ]

noun

1. a mineral, lead chlorocarbonate, Pb 2 Cl 2 CO 3 , occurring in crystals.

phosgenite

/ ˈfɒzdʒɪˌnaɪt /

noun

1. a rare fluorescent secondary mineral consisting of lead chloro-carbonate in the form of greyish tetragonal crystals. Formula: Pb 2 (Cl 2 CO 3 )

Word History and Origins

Origin of phosgenite¹

From the German word Phosgenit, dating back to 1840–50. See phosgene, -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Examples of substances which crystallize in this class are cassiterite, rutile, anatase, zircon, thorite, vesuvianite, apophyllite, phosgenite, also boron, tin, mercuric iodide.

From Project Gutenberg

They found that the makeup was primarily made by mixing four lead-based chemicals: galena, which produced dark tones and gloss, and the white materials cerussite, laurionite and phosgenite.

From New York Times