pigeonite en · NOUN
Etymology
From pigeon + -ite, named from its type locality on Lake Superior's shores at Pigeon Point, Minnesota, United States.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any monoclinic pyroxene that is a mixed calcium, magnesium and ferrous silicate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pigeonites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fi pigeoniitti (mineral)