PYROPHYLLITE


Meaning of PYROPHYLLITE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌpī-rō-ˈfi-ˌlīt, pī-ˈrä-fə-ˌlīt ]

noun

Etymology: German Pyrophyllit, from Greek pyr- + phyllon leaf — more at blade

Date: 1830

: a soft usually white or greenish mineral that is a hydrous aluminum silicate, resembles talc, occurs in a foliated form or in compact masses, and is used especially in ceramic wares

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