adularias
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/ˌædʒʊˈlɛəriəs/
(adularia)
a type of feldspar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adularia' originates from the Italian word 'adulare,' referring to the Adula Alps where the mineral was first found.
Historical Evolution
'adulare' transformed into the modern English word 'adularia' through scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the mineral found in the Adula Alps, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of orthoclase feldspar, typically colorless or white, found in low-temperature hydrothermal veins.
The geologist discovered adularias in the quartz veins.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 23:36