illite en · NOUN
Etymology
Illinois, USA, + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A micaceous phyllosilicate clay mineral with aggregates of grey or white monoclinic crystals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| illites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
Translations (6)
es illita (a non-expanding clay mineral) · fr illite (a non-expanding clay mineral) · fi illiitti (a non-expanding clay mineral) · cmn 伊利石 (a non-expanding clay mineral) · it illite (a non-expanding clay mineral) · de Illit (a non-expanding clay mineral)