Meaning of biotite in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/

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1. Noun

   biotite

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: named after J.-B. Biot (1774–1862), French mineralogist

   Definitions

   1. dark brown to black mica found in igneous and metamorphic rock