# laurite

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlɔɹ.aɪt/

## Definitions
1. A rare sulphide of osmium and ruthenium found with platinum in Borneo and Oregon, with the chemical formula RuS₂.

## Etymology
After Laura R. Joy, wife of American chemist C. A. Joy. Named in 1866.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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