cacoxene Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ca*cox"ene, Ca*cox"e*nite noun (Also<
  • Cacoxene
  • Cacoxenite
)
Etymology
Gr. bad + guest.
Definitions
  1. (Min.) A hydrous phosphate of iron occurring in yellow radiated tufts. The phosphorus seriously injures it as an iron ore.

Webster 1913