English Explanatory Dictionary

elaeolite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A variety of nepheline, usually massive and of a greasy lustre and grey to reddish colour.

Word forms

elaeolite elaeolites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil, oil”) + -lite.

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