microcline en · NOUN
Etymology
From micro- (“small”) + -cline.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A common feldspar of igneous, plutonic, and metamorphic rocks, made of potassium aluminum silicate, with the chemical formula KAlSi₃O₈.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microclines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |