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单词 chiastolite
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Definition of chiastolite in English:

chiastolite

noun kʌɪˈastəlʌɪtkɪˈastəlʌɪtkīˈastəˌlīt
mass noun
  • A form of the mineral andalusite containing carbonaceous inclusions giving a cross-shaped appearance.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In the physical realm, chiastolite is used for healing rheumatism, blood disorders, veins, blood circulation, balance of blood pressure (high or low), lactation (breast milk) and rheumatism.
    • Andalusite is orthorhombic, crystallizing as elongate square prisms which at low temperature have a conspicuous cross-shaped arrangement of dark inclusions giving the variety chiastolite.
    • The chiastolite crystals are as much as 0.15 mm. in diameter, and twice as much in length.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek khiastos 'arranged crosswise' + -lite.

 
 

Definition of chiastolite in US English:

chiastolite

nounkīˈastəˌlīt
  • A form of the mineral andalusite containing carbonaceous inclusions that cause some sections of the mineral to show the figure of a cross.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The chiastolite crystals are as much as 0.15 mm. in diameter, and twice as much in length.
    • In the physical realm, chiastolite is used for healing rheumatism, blood disorders, veins, blood circulation, balance of blood pressure (high or low), lactation (breast milk) and rheumatism.
    • Andalusite is orthorhombic, crystallizing as elongate square prisms which at low temperature have a conspicuous cross-shaped arrangement of dark inclusions giving the variety chiastolite.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek khiastos ‘arranged crosswise’ + -lite.

 
 
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