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micaceous

American  
[mahy-kay-shuhs] / maɪˈkeɪ ʃəs /

adjective

  1. consisting of, containing, or resembling mica.

  2. of or relating to mica.


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Etymology

Origin of micaceous

First recorded in 1765–75; mic(a) + -aceous


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It is a piece of micaceous sandstone, just over 4 inches long and 3 inches wide, and just under 1 inch thick.

From Slate ● Nov. 11, 2023

I have a collection of earthenware vessels: casseroles and shallower dishes from Cook on Clay, micaceous pots made by native New Mexico potters, Italian baking dishes, and so forth.

From Salon ● May 31, 2022

Its general character, however, is micaceous slate, with broad veins of quartz; the latter being particularly conspicuous at Port Gallant.

From Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 by Robert Fitzroy

Pileus covered with glistening micaceous particles when young. p.

From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by George Massee

CLINTONITE, a group of micaceous minerals known as the “brittle micas.”

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various

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