leucite

[ loo-sahyt ]

noun
  1. a whitish or grayish mineral, potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi2O6, found in alkali volcanic rocks.

Origin of leucite

1
From the German word Leukit, dating back to 1790–1800. See leuco-, -ite1

Other words from leucite

  • leu·cit·ic [loo-sit-ik], /luˈsɪt ɪk/, adjective
  • pseu·do·leu·cite, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for leucite

leucite

/ (ˈluːsaɪt) /


noun
  1. a grey or white mineral consisting of potassium aluminium silicate: a source of potash for fertilizers and of aluminium. Formula: KAlSi 2 O 6

Derived forms of leucite

  • leucitic (luːˈsɪtɪk), adjective

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