# vaterite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A polymorph of calcium carbonate, chemical formula CaCO₃.

## Etymology
Named after German mineralogist Heinrich Vater, + -ite.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/vaterite