English dictionary
chlorite
/'kl/oU/r/aI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The name of a group of minerals, usually of a green color and micaceous to granular in structure. They are hydrous silicates of alumina, iron, and magnesia.
Source: webster1913
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Any salt of chlorous acid; as, <i>chlorite</i> of sodium.
Source: webster1913