"melanothallite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek μελανός (melanós, “black”) and θαλλός (thallós, “young/green twig”), because when the mineral is exposed, it turns from black to green. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|μελανός||black}} Ancient Greek μελανός (melanós, “black”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} melanothallite (uncountable)
  1. (mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, copper, and oxygen. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals

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