nepheline
|neph-e-line|
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/ˈnɛfɪˌliːn/
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/ˈnɛfɪliːn/
cloud-like mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nepheline' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'nephelē,' where 'nephelē' meant 'cloud.'
Historical Evolution
'nephelē' transformed into the French word 'néphéline,' and eventually became the modern English word 'nepheline.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cloud-like appearance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific mineral.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mineral consisting of a silicate of sodium, potassium, and aluminum, typically found in igneous rocks.
Nepheline is often found in syenite and phonolite rocks.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/15 23:06