jadeite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈd͡ʒeɪˌdaɪt/
Etymology
Etymology tree English jade Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English jadeite From jade + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A pyroxene mineral, a sodium aluminium silicate with the chemical formula Na(Al,Fe³⁺)Si₂O₆, found in metamorphic rocks.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jadeites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (11)
fr jadéite (mineral) · cmn 硬玉 (mineral) · pl jadeit (mineral) · es jadeíta (mineral) · de Jadeit (mineral) · ko 경옥 (mineral) · it giadeite (mineral) · ru жадеи́т (mineral) · cmn 翡翠 (mineral) · cmn 翠玉 (mineral) · fi jadeiitti (mineral)