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Definition of orthite in English: orthitenoun ˈɔːθʌɪt Mineralogy A silicate of cerium, iron, aluminium, and other metals, occurring as elongated crystals and now regarded as a variety of allanite.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in Annals of Philosophy. From Swedish orthit from ancient Greek ὀρθός straight + Swedish -it -ite. Definition of orthite in US English: orthitenounˈɔːθʌɪt Mineralogy A silicate of cerium, iron, aluminium, and other metals, occurring as elongated crystals and now regarded as a variety of allanite.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in Annals of Philosophy. From Swedish orthit from ancient Greek ὀρθός straight + Swedish -it -ite. |