# smithsonite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A mineral form of zinc carbonate, ZnCO₃, mined as an ore of zinc or as an ornamental stone.

## Etymology
Named after James Smithson (1754-1829) in 1832.

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