tremolite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Tremola San Gottardo in Switzerland, where found, + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A pale grey/green amphibole mineral, a type of asbestos, that is a mixed calcium and magnesium silicate, with the chemical formula Ca₂Mg₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂; sometimes used in place of common asbestos.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tremolites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (5)
es tremolita (amphibole mineral) · fr trémolite (amphibole mineral) · it tremolite (amphibole mineral) · fi tremoliitti (amphibole mineral) · de Tremolit (amphibole mineral)