Meaning of chlorite in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈklɔraɪt/

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  1. Noun

    chlorite

    Etymology

    late 18th century: via Latin from Greek khlōritis, a green precious stone

    Definitions

    1. a generally green or black mineral

    Examples

    • « it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal »

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