amphibole

/ˈæm.fɪˌboʊl/

amphibole noun: any of a large group of structurally similar hydrated double silicate minerals, containing various combinations of sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminium.

Noun

amphibole (plural amphiboles)

Any of a large group of structurally similar hydrated double silicate minerals, containing various combinations of sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminium.
- Remember when we could see the mountain's peak?
  The sparkle off the amphibole.2017, Jason Isbell, Cumberland Gap

amphibole meaning in Bengali

amphibole in Bengali

যাতে সোডিয়াম, ক্যালসিয়াম, ম্যাগনেসিয়াম

Forms of amphibole

plural	amphiboles

Origin of amphibole

From French amphibole, coined by René Just Haüy from Ancient Greek ἀμφίβολος (amphíbolos, “ambiguous”), in reference to its many forms.

Words formed from amphibole

Questions about amphibole

What does amphibole mean?: Amphibole means any of a large group of structurally similar hydrated double silicate minerals, containing various combinations of sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminium.
What is amphibole in Bengali?: Amphibole in Bengali is যাতে সোডিয়াম, ক্যালসিয়াম, ম্যাগনেসিয়াম. See Amphibole meaning in Bengali.
What part of speech is amphibole?: Amphibole is a noun.
How do you pronounce amphibole?: Amphibole is pronounced /ˈæm.fɪˌboʊl/.
What is the plural of amphibole?: The plural of amphibole is amphiboles.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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