cyanite

American  

[sahy-uh-nahyt] / ˈsaɪ əˌnaɪt /

noun

1. Mineralogy. kyanite.

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cyanite British  

/ ˌsaɪəˈnɪtɪk, ˈsaɪəˌnaɪt /

noun

1. 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

Professor Cyanite, too, had a great scientific work which he was getting ready for the press, and begged also to be allowed to withdraw.

From Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I by Halidom, M. Y.

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

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

After a little discussion, it was decided that Dr. Bleedem, Professor Cyanite, Mr. Crucible, and Mr. Oldstone, should form a party at whist.

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

"That is a judgment sent on you by old Madge for speaking ill of her," said Professor Cyanite.

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

"The villains!" chimed in Professor Cyanite and Mr. Crucible together.

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