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chlorite

chlo·rite

UK/ˈklɔːˌɹʌɪt/ US/ˈklɔːˌɹaɪt/ uncommon

noun

1.

a generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal

Origin

From Ancient Greek χλωρῖτις (khlōrîtis).

Phrases

  • hydrogen chlorite
  • magnesium chlorite
  • sodium chlorite

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