KYANITE


Meaning of KYANITE in English

[ 'kʌɪənʌɪt ]

■ noun a blue or green mineral consisting of aluminium silicate, used in heat-resistant ceramics.

Origin

C18: from Gk kuanos , kuaneos 'dark blue' + -ite 1 .

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