"griphite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: griphites [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek γρῖφος (grîphos, “puzzle”), + -ite. The compound has a puzzling composition. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|γρῖφος||puzzle}} Ancient Greek γρῖφος (grîphos, “puzzle”), {{suffix|en||ite}} + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} griphite (plural griphites)
  1. (inorganic chemistry, mineralogy) A vitreous, resinous, yellow or dark-brown, molecular compound that is both diploidal and isometric. Categories (topical): Inorganic compounds, Minerals Related terms: graphite

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