# melanterite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. a widespread green, mostly fibrous mineral composed of hydrated ferrous sulphate

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek μελαντηρία (melantēría) + -ite.

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