albitic
|al-bit-ic|
C2
/ælˈbɪtɪk/
related to albite
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albitic' originates from the mineral name 'albite', which is derived from the Latin word 'albus', meaning 'white'.
Historical Evolution
'Albite' was named in the early 19th century, and the adjective form 'albitic' was derived to describe rocks or minerals containing albite.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the mineral albite, but now it is used to describe any rock or mineral containing albite.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing albite, a plagioclase feldspar mineral.
The rock sample was identified as albitic due to its high albite content.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/13 21:21