"kerolite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kerolites [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κηρός (kērós, “wax”) + λίθος (líthos, “stone”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|κηρός||wax}} Ancient Greek κηρός (kērós, “wax”), {{m|grc|λίθος||stone}} λίθος (líthos, “stone”) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} kerolite (countable and uncountable, plural kerolites)
  1. (mineralogy) A metamorphic nickel-bearing phyllosilicate mineral similar to talc and serpentine. Wikipedia link: kerolite Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals Synonyms: pimelite, cerolite

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