allochroite
|al-lo-chro-ite|
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/ˌæləˈkroʊaɪt/
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/ˌæləˈkrəʊaɪt/
a type of garnet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allochroite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allochroos,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'chroos' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'allochroos' transformed into the German word 'allochroit,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allochroite'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other color,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a variety of garnet.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a variety of garnet, typically brown or green, containing iron and calcium.
The geologist identified the mineral as allochroite due to its distinct color.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/27 16:51