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spathose

1 American  
[spey-thohs, spath-ohs] / ˈspeɪ θoʊs, ˈspæθ oʊs /

adjective

  1. spathic.

spathose 2 American  
[spey-thohs, -thohs] / ˈspeɪ ðoʊs, -θoʊs /
Also spathous

adjective

  1. spathaceous.

Etymology

Origin of spathose1

1770–80; spath-, as in spathic + -ose 1

Origin of spathose2

First recorded in 1830–40; spathe + -ose 1

Example Sentences

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It was early known as spathose iron, spathic iron or steel ore.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various

It is quite white, compact, with some parts slightly spathose, and is firmly attached to the rock.

From Volcanic Islands by Darwin, Charles

In some specimens I was unable, even with the aid of a lens, and by wetting them, to distinguish the boundaries of the altered coral and spathose limestone.

From Coral Reefs by Darwin, Charles

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