allanitic
|al-la-nit-ic|
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/ˌæləˈnɪtɪk/
(allanite)
rare earth mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allanitic' originates from the mineral name 'allanite', which was named after the Scottish mineralogist Thomas Allan.
Historical Evolution
'Allanite' was named in the early 19th century and has remained largely unchanged in its usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the mineral, and now it is used to describe anything containing or related to allanite.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing allanite, a mineral of the epidote group.
The allanitic rock samples were analyzed for their mineral content.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/25 01:06