-clase

1. a combining form used in the formation of compound words that denote minerals with a particular cleavage, as specified by the initial element.

   oligoclase; plagioclase.

-clase

combining form

1. (in mineralogy) indicating a particular type of cleavage

   plagioclase

Word History and Origins

Origin of -clase¹

< French < Greek klásis; -clasis

Word History and Origins

Origin of -clase¹

via French from Greek klasis a breaking, from klan to break

Example Sentences

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face up to 65 years in prison if convicted on all charges, according to the Eastern District of New York.

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Both Clase and Ortiz have denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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That’s what stings the most in the 23-page federal indictment filed last Wednesday against two soon-to-be-former major league pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians.

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The indictments of Clase and Ortiz are just the clearest examples yet of the scourge of the prop bet.

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We have no idea how many times Clase, in particular, colluded with bettors in this fashion.

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