omphacite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a range of green, monoclinic pyroxene minerals found in eclogites and similar rocks; they are solid solutions of jadeite and diopside.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒmfəsaɪt/

Word forms

omphacite omphacites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὄμφαξ (ómphax, “unripe fruit, especially grapes”) + -ite.

Derived words

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