tremolite

UK
/ˈtrɛməlaɪt/
US
/ˈtrɛməˌlaɪt/

Translations

tremolitenoun
tremolites
pl
trémoliteMinéralogie.
The geologist identified the fibrous mineral in the rock sample as tremolite.
Le géologue a identifié le minéral fibreux dans l'échantillon de roche comme de la trémolite.
tremoliteadjective
UK
/ˈtrɛməlaɪt/
US
/ˈtrɛməˌlaɪt/
Used attributively to describe things composed of or relating to the mineral tremolite.
trémolitiqueRelatif à la trémolite; emploi technique en minéralogie.
The tremolite fibers were determined to be hazardous when inhaled.
Les fibres trémolitiques ont été jugées dangereuses lorsqu'elles sont inhalées.

Definitions

tremolitenoun
A mineral of the amphibole group, typically white to gray or green, composed of calcium, magnesium, and silicate, often found in metamorphic rocks.
The geologist identified the fibrous mineral in the rock sample as tremolite.
tremoliteadjective
Relating to, containing, or composed of the mineral tremolite.
The tremolite fibers were determined to be hazardous when inhaled.