ferropericlase en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree substratebor. Old Latin *fersom Latin ferrum English ferro- English periclase English ferropericlase From ferro- + periclase.
Meanings
- Any of a class of minerals, mixed oxides of magnesium and iron, that are abundant in the earth's lower mantle (second only to perovskite)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ferropericlases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |