halloysite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A monoclinic-domatic clay mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.

Word forms

halloysite halloysites

Etymology

From Belgian geologist Omalius d'Halloy + -ite.

Derived words

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