CHLORITE


Meaning of CHLORITE in English

~ 1 [ 'klɔ:rʌɪt ]

■ noun a dark green mineral found in many rocks, consisting of an aluminosilicate of magnesium and iron.

Origin

C18: via L. from Gk khlōritis , a green precious stone.

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~ 2 [ 'klɔ:rʌɪt ]

■ noun Chemistry a salt of chlorous acid, containing the anion ClO 2 - .

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