pyrolusite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dark coloured mineral, consisting of manganese dioxide (MnO₂), that is an important ore of manganese.

Word forms

pyrolusite pyrolusites

Etymology

From pyro- + Ancient Greek λοῦσις (loûsis) + -ite.

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