adularia
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/ˌædʒəˈlɛəriə/
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/ˌædʒʊˈlɛəriə/
a type of feldspar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adularia' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'adulare,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'ulare' meant 'to shine.'
Historical Evolution
'adulare' transformed into the German word 'Adular,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adularia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shine or glow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of feldspar.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of orthoclase feldspar, typically colorless or white, found in low-temperature hydrothermal veins.
The geologist found adularia crystals in the alpine region.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 23:21