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Definition of hatchettite in English: hatchettite(also hatchetite) noun ˈhatʃətʌɪt Mineralogy rare A naturally occurring paraffin wax found in coal measures, ranging in colour from yellowish-white to orange when first excavated.
OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. Alteration of hatchettine. Definition of hatchettite in US English: hatchettite(also hatchetite) nounˈhatʃətʌɪt Mineralogy rare A naturally occurring paraffin wax found in coal measures, ranging in colour from yellowish-white to orange when first excavated.
OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. Alteration of hatchettine. |