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单词 cymophane
释义

cymophane

[ sahy-muh-feyn ]
/ ˈsaɪ məˌfeɪn /

noun Mineralogy.

chrysoberyl.

Origin of cymophane

First recorded in 1795–1805; cymo- + -phane

Words nearby cymophane

cymling, cymo-, cymogene, cymograph, cymoid, cymophane, cymose, cymotrichous, Cymric, Cymru, Cymry
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Example sentences from the Web for cymophane

  • Another important variety is that of the chrysoberyl called "cymophane."

    The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones|John Mastin
  • Cymophane, or chatoyant chrysoberyl, may also be asteriated.

    Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7|Various
  • The cymophane, whose azure waves float over the milky tint swimming in its depths.

    Against The Grain|Joris-Karl Huysmans

British Dictionary definitions for cymophane

cymophane
/ (ˈsaɪməˌfeɪn) /

noun

a yellow or green opalescent variety of chrysoberyl

Word Origin for cymophane

C19: from Greek kuma wave, undulation + -phane
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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