caryopilite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A monoclinic mineral containing arsenic, chlorine, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.

Word forms

caryopilite

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κάρυον (káruon, “nut”) for its brown color and πίλος (pílos, “felt”) for its texture, + -ite.

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