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单词 praseolite
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Definition of praseolite in English:

praseolite

(also prasiolite)
noun ˈpreɪzɪəlʌɪt
Mineralogy rare
  • A green mineral which is a form of mica pseudomorphous after cordierite.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. From ancient Greek πράσιος leek-green + -lite, after Swedish Praseolit, so called on account of its leek-green colour.

 
 

Definition of praseolite in US English:

praseolite

(also prasiolite)
nounˈpreɪzɪəlʌɪt
Mineralogy rare
  • A green mineral which is a form of mica pseudomorphous after cordierite.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. From ancient Greek πράσιος leek-green + -lite, after Swedish Praseolit, so called on account of its leek-green colour.

 
 
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