English Explanatory Dictionary

rhodesite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An orthorhombic-dipyramidal silky white mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.

Word forms

rhodesite

Etymology

Named after Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902), British colonial statesman. From Rhodes + -ite.

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