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cyanite

American  
[sahy-uh-nahyt] / ˈsaɪ əˌnaɪt /

noun

  1. Mineralogy. kyanite.


cyanite British  
/ ˌsaɪəˈnɪtɪk, ˈsaɪəˌnaɪt /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of kyanite

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of cyanite

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

Example Sentences

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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)

"According to order, the next tale ought to proceed from Professor Cyanite."

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

I should mention that the country between Molee and Moflong is quite peculiar in geological structure, abounding in Cyanite, the masses of which are of very considerable size. 

From Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries by Griffith, William

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

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

"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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