Meaning of nephelite in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnɛfəlʌɪt/

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  1. Noun

    nephelite

    Etymology

    mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. From nephelo- + -ite

    Definitions

    1. a whitish mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate or potassium aluminum silicate in crystalline form

    Examples

    • « used in the manufacture of ceramics and enamels »

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