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单词 periclase
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Definition of periclase in English:

periclase

noun ˈpɛrɪkleɪzˈpɛrɪkleɪsˈperiˌklās
mass noun
  • A colourless mineral consisting of magnesium oxide, occurring chiefly in marble and limestone.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from modern Latin periclasia, erroneously from Greek peri 'utterly' + klasis 'breaking' (because it cleaves perfectly).

 
 

Definition of periclase in US English:

periclase

nounˈperiˌklās
  • A colorless mineral consisting of magnesium oxide, occurring chiefly in marble and limestone.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from modern Latin periclasia, erroneously from Greek peri ‘utterly’ + klasis ‘breaking’ (because it cleaves perfectly).

 
 
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