English dictionary
augite
/'/O//dZ//aI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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dark-green to black glassy mineral of the pyroxene group containing large amounts of aluminum and iron and magnesium
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A variety of pyroxene, usually of a black or dark green color, occurring in igneous rocks, such as basalt; -- also used instead of the general term <i>pyroxene</i>.
Source: webster1913