pyrophane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mineral which is opaque in its natural state, but is said to change its color and become transparent by heat.

Word forms

pyrophane pyrophanes

Etymology

From pyro- + Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō, “I show or shine”).

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