"elaeolite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: elaeolites [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil, oil”) + -lite. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|ἔλαιον||olive oil, oil}} Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil, oil”), {{suffix|en||lite}} + -lite Head templates: {{en-noun}} elaeolite (plural elaeolites)
  1. (mineralogy) A variety of hephelite, usually massive and of a greasy lustre and grey to reddish colour. Categories (topical): Minerals

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