ˌdīəˈbanˌtīt noun
( -s )
Etymology: modification (influenced by -ite ) of German diabantachronnyn, irregular from German diabase + Greek chrōnnyein to stain
: a mineral approximately (Mg,Fe,Al) 3 (SiAl) 2 O 5 (OH) 4 consisting of a basic silicate of magnesium, iron, and aluminum