English Explanatory Dictionary

hornblende

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A green to black amphibole mineral, of complex structure, formed in the late stages of cooling in igneous rock.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɔːnˌblɛnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Pvanp7-hornblende.wav /ˈhɔɹnˌblɛnd/

Word forms

hornblende hornblendes

Etymology

From German Hornblende, from Horn (“horn”) + Blende (see blende).

Derived words

ferrohornblende hornblendic hornblendite magnesiohornblende
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