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by oblio 2869 days ago
I was confused by this, so I read the transcript. In case anyone else reads this, the name is supposed to be read as:

SQL (S Q L or sequel, your call) - ite

So it does sound like the name of a mineral: bauxite, boehmite, hematite, etc. Heck, kryptonite :D