chiolite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek χιών (khiṓn, “snow”) + λίθος (líthos, “stone”), because of its resemblance to cryolite (also Ancient Greek κρύος (krúos, “cold”)).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, and sodium.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chiolites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pt quiolita (a mineral of aluminum, fluorine and sodium) · fi kioliitti (a mineral of aluminum, fluorine and sodium)