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chlorite
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[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
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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
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mid 19th century: from chlorine + -ite
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