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Meaning of hatchettite in English:

hatchettite

Pronunciation /ˈhatʃətʌɪt/

noun

(also hatchetite)
rare Mineralogy

  • A naturally occurring paraffin wax found in coal measures, ranging in colour from yellowish-white to orange when first excavated.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. Alteration (with suffix substitution) of hatchettine.