baumhauerite
noun
baum·hau·er·ite
(ˈ)bau̇-¦mau̇-ə-ˌrīt,
(ˈ)bau̇m-¦hau̇-
plural -s
: a mineral Pb4As6S13 consisting of a lead thioarsenite and occurring in metallic gray monoclinic crystals
Word History
Etymology
H.A. Baumhauer †1926 Swiss mineralogist + English -ite
- on one's own initiative
- on one's own merits
- on one's own responsibility
- on one's own terms
- on one's own time
- on one's part
- on one's plate
- on one's sleeve
- on one's tiptoes
- on one's toes
- on one's uppers
- on one's way
- on order
- on pain of
- on paper
- on par with
- on parade
- on payment of
- on percussion
- on pins and needles
- on pitch
- on point
- on points
- on premises
- on prescription