pectolite

[ pek-tuh-lahyt ]
/ ˈpɛk təˌlaɪt /

noun

a mineral, hydrous calcium sodium silicate, usually occurring in radiating groups of crystals in rock cavities.

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Origin of pectolite

1820–30; <Greek pēktó(s) made solid (see pectic) + -lite

Words nearby pectolite

pectineal muscle, pectiniform, pectinogen, pectinose, pectize, pectolite, pectoral, pectoral cross, pectoral fin, pectoral girdle, pectoralis
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