amyloleucite
|am-y-lo-leu-cite|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˈluːsaɪt/
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/ˌæmɪləʊˈluːsaɪt/
white mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amyloleucite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon' meaning 'starch' and 'leukos' meaning 'white'.
Historical Evolution
'amylon' and 'leukos' combined to form the modern English word 'amyloleucite'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a white mineral, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of leucite mineral that contains a significant amount of potassium and sodium.
The geologist discovered a rare sample of amyloleucite in the volcanic rock.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 19:36