# mcgovernite

> English word · Noun · IPA /məˈɡʌvəˌnaɪt/

## Definitions
1. A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.

## Etymology
From McGovern + -ite, in honor of James J. McGovern, American mine foreman.

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