micanite en · NOUN
Etymology
Trade name coined in the 1890s from mica + -ite with insertion of -n- on analogy of vulcanite and ebonite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A manufactured material consisting of small sheets of mica cemented with shellac or other insulating cement on cloth or paper.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| micanites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |