English Explanatory Dictionary

celsian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An uncommon monoclinic feldspar mineral, barium aluminosilicate, found in contact metamorphic rocks with significant barium content.
adj
  1. Of or relating to Anders Celsius (1701–1744), Swedish astronomer, physicist and mathematician.

Word forms

celsian

Etymology

Named after Anders Celsius.

Derived words

hexacelsian paracelsian
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