"ptilolite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ptilolites [plural]
Etymology: A classical compound of ptilo- + -lite, so named on account of its feather-like, threaded appearance. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|ptilo|lite}} ptilo- + -lite Head templates: {{en-noun}} ptilolite (plural ptilolites)
  1. (mineralogy, outdated) Mordenite; once designated as a new mineral, it was discovered to be identical with mordenite. Wikipedia link: classical compound Tags: archaic Categories (topical): Minerals

Inflected forms

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