ulexite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /juˈlɛkˌsaɪt/
- /ˈjuː.lɪkˌsaɪt/
- /ˈjulɛksaɪt/
Etymology
Named after the German chemist Georg Ludwig Ulex (1811-1883) + -ite.
Meanings
- A white mineral with triclinic crystals, NaCaB₅O₉·8H₂O, noted for its fibers which transmit light by internal reflection, such that a piece with flat faces perpendicular to the fibers' orientation displays an image of whatever is adjacent to its other side.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ulexites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
fi uleksiitti (mineral) · fr ulexite (mineral) · de Ulexit (mineral) · it ulexite (mineral) · es ulexita (mineral) · pt ulexita (mineral) · ja 曹灰硼石 (mineral)