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algerites

algerites is the plural of algerite.

Meaning of algerite

Noun

algerite (countable and uncountable, plural algerites)

  1. An altered form of scapolite, originally believed to be a unique mineral.
    • I offer it as a new mineral species which will take a place by the side of edingtonite ; and to connect with his favorite science, the name of one who is among its most successful cultivators, I propose for it the designation of Algerite.1849 May 5, T. S. Hunt, “Chemical Examination of Algerite”, in The American Journal of Science and Arts, volume 8, number 22, page 106

Questions about algerites

What is algerites the plural of?
Algerites is the plural of algerite.

Words near algerites in the dictionary

  1. Algerianness
  2. Algerians
  3. algerine
  4. algerines
  5. algerite
  6. algerites
  7. Algernon
  8. algeroba
  9. algerobas
  10. algesia
  11. algesias

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