Meaning of olivine in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑləˌvin/

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  1. Noun

    olivine

    Etymology

    late 18th century: from Latin oliva (see olive) + -ine

    Definitions

    1. a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate

    Examples

    • « a source of magnesium »

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