actinolitic
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/ˌæk.tɪ.nəˈlɪt.ɪk/
(actinolite)
fibrous green mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinolitic' originates from the mineral name 'actinolite', which is derived from the Greek word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'lithos' meaning 'stone'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'actinolite' was adopted into English from the German 'Aktinolith', which was used in the 18th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the mineral itself, but it evolved to describe anything containing or related to actinolite.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing actinolite, a mineral of the amphibole group.
The rock sample was identified as actinolitic due to its greenish hue.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 04:21