cyanite

American

[sahy-uh-nahyt] / ˈsaɪ əˌnaɪt /

noun

Mineralogy. kyanite.

cyanite British

/ ˌsaɪəˈnɪtɪk, ˈsaɪəˌnaɪt /

noun

a variant spelling of kyanite

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Other Word Forms

cyanitic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of cyanite

First recorded in 1785–95; cyan- ¹ + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

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"Just like these lawyer fellows," observed Professor Cyanite, "they are always tripping one up."

From Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III by M. Y. Halidom (pseud. Dryasdust)

Here, Cyanite, a game of chess, what do you say?

From Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II by Huth, Alexander

The analytical chemist made a few scientific remarks upon the properties of pigments, in which Professor Cyanite joined, whilst our artist silently removed the colours from his palette.

From Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III by M. Y. Halidom (pseud. Dryasdust)

"Well, doctor," inquired Professor Cyanite, "and what of your patient?"

From Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III by M. Y. Halidom (pseud. Dryasdust)

"Especially that part where the Queen wouldn't have such a face about her at any price," chimed in Professor Cyanite.

From Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III by M. Y. Halidom (pseud. Dryasdust)

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