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chlorite

/ˈklɔː.raɪt/

/ˈklɔːr.aɪt/

Translations

chloritenoun

chlorites

Chlorite is a common mineral found in metamorphic rocks.

Хлорит - это распространенный минерал, встречающийся в метаморфических породах.

Additional translations

хлоритовый минерал

Synonyms

chlorous ion

chlorite mineral

chlorite group

chlorite ion

chloriteadjective

more chlorite

Comp.

most chlorite

Super.

/ˈklɔː.raɪt/

/ˈklɔːr.aɪt/

Used mainly attributively in mineralogical and chemical contexts (e.g., “chlorite schist”, “chlorite layer”).

Synonyms

chloritenoun

A group of minerals that are typically green and are composed of hydrated silicates of aluminum, iron, and magnesium.

The geologist identified the green mineral in the rock sample as chlorite.

A salt or ester of chlorous acid, containing the anion ClO2−.

The laboratory used sodium chlorite in the experiment to generate chlorine dioxide.

chloriteadjective

Relating to, containing, or composed of chlorite (either the mineral group or the chlorous-acid salt).

The rock exhibited a chlorite alteration zone.