English Explanatory Dictionary

melilite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. any mineral consisting of a solid solution of gehlenite (Ca₂Al₂SiO₇) and akermanite (Ca₂MgSi₂O₇)

Word forms

melilite melilites

Etymology

Ancient Greek μέλι (méli, “honey”) + -lite.

Derived words

melilitic melilititic
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