analcite
[ uh-nal-sahyt, an-l-sahyt ]
noun
a white or slightly colored zeolite mineral, Na(AlSi2O6)⋅H2O, generally found in crystalline form.
Origin of analcite
1- Also a·nal·cime [uh-nal-seem, -sahym, -sim]. /əˈnæl sim, -saɪm, -sɪm/.
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British Dictionary definitions for analcite
analcite
analcime (æˈnælsɪm, -saɪm, -siːm)
/ (æˈnælsaɪt, ˈænəlˌsaɪt, -sɪt) /
noun
a white, grey, or colourless zeolite mineral consisting of hydrated sodium aluminium silicate in cubic crystalline form. Formula: NaAlSi 2 O 6 .H 2 O
Origin of analcite
1C19: from Greek analkimos weak (from an- + alkimos strong, from alkē strength) + -ite 1
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