chloritoid en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English chlorite Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o- Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Hellenic *wéidos Ancient Greek εἶδος (eîdos) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ειδής (-eidḗs) Latin -oīdēslbor. English -oid English chloritoid From chlorite + -oid.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A mixed iron, magnesium, and manganese silicate mineral of metamorphic origin, with the chemical formula (Fe²⁺,Mg,Mn)₂Al₄Si₂O₁₀(OH)₄.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chloritoids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
ca cloritoide (mineral) · fi kloritoidi (mineral)