MICA


Meaning of MICA in English

[ 'mʌɪkə ]

■ noun a silicate mineral found as minute shiny scales in granite and other rocks.

Derivatives

~ceous mɪ'keɪʃəs adjective

Origin

C18: from L., lit. 'crumb'.

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