tremolite

UK
/ˈtrɛməlaɪt/
US
/ˈtrɛməˌlaɪt/

Translations

tremolitenoun
tremolites
pl
Tremolite is a member of the amphibole group of silicate minerals.
Тремолит является членом группы амфиболов силикатных минералов.
tremoliteadjective
UK
/ˈtrɛməlaɪt/
US
/ˈtrɛməˌlaɪt/
Used attributively to describe things composed of or relating to the mineral tremolite.

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.