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elaeolite

elaeolite noun: a variety of nepheline, usually massive and of a greasy lustre and grey to reddish colour.

Noun

elaeolite (countable and uncountable, plural elaeolites)

  1. A variety of nepheline, usually massive and of a greasy lustre and grey to reddish colour.

Forms of elaeolite

pluralelaeolites

Origin of elaeolite

From Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil, oil”) + -lite.

Questions about elaeolite

What does elaeolite mean?
Elaeolite means a variety of nepheline, usually massive and of a greasy lustre and grey to reddish colour.
What part of speech is elaeolite?
Elaeolite is a noun.
What is the plural of elaeolite?
The plural of elaeolite is elaeolites.

Words near elaeolite in the dictionary

  1. elaeocarp
  2. elaeocarpaceous
  3. elaeocarps
  4. elaeocarpusin
  5. elaeodendroside
  6. elaeolite
  7. elaeolites
  8. elaeomargaric acid
  9. elaeometer
  10. elaeophorosis
  11. elaeoptene

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