allagite
|al-la-gite|
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/ˈæl.əˌɡaɪt/
rare manganese mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allagite' originates from German, specifically the word 'Allagit,' where 'allag-' meant 'change' and '-it' is a suffix used for minerals.
Historical Evolution
'Allagit' transformed into the English word 'allagite' as it was adopted into English mineralogical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific mineral, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare mineral composed of manganese arsenate, often found in metamorphic rocks.
The geologist discovered a vein of allagite in the old mine.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/24 20:21