chlorite

Definitions


[ˈklɔːrʌɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a dark green mineral consisting of a basic hydrated aluminosilicate of magnesium and iron. It occurs as a constituent of many rocks, typically forming flat crystals resembling mica


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Origin:
late 18th century: via Latin from Greek khlōritis, a green precious stone


[ˈklɔːrʌɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a salt of chlorous acid, containing the anion ClO₂ ?


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from chlorine + -ite




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