amblystegite
|am-bly-ste-gite|
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/ˌæmblɪˈstiːdʒaɪt/
mineral in pyroxene group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amblystegite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amblys,' meaning 'blunt,' and 'stegos,' meaning 'roof.'
Historical Evolution
'amblys' and 'stegos' combined in Greek to form 'amblystegos,' which eventually became the modern English word 'amblystegite.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a 'blunt roof,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a mineral name.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mineral of the pyroxene group, typically found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
The geologist discovered amblystegite in the rock sample.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/10 21:36