Chlorite
Pronunciation : Chlo"rite
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Gr. (Min.)
Definition : Defn: The name of a group of minerals, usually of a green color and micaceous to granular in structure. They are hydrous silicates of alumina, iron, and magnesia. Chlorite slate, a schistose or slaty rock consisting of alumina, iron, and magnesia.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Chlo"rite
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Chlorous + -ite.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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