halloysite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Belgian geologist Omalius d'Halloy + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A monoclinic-domatic clay mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| halloysites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (5)
de Halloysit (a clay mineral) · fi halloysiitti (a clay mineral) · it halloysite (a clay mineral) · es halloysita (a clay mineral) · fr halloysite (a clay mineral)