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单词 augite
释义

augite

noun

au·​gite ˈȯ-ˌjīt How to pronounce augite (audio)
1
: a usually black or dark green mineral that consists of aluminous pyroxene and is found especially in igneous rocks
2
: pyroxene
augitic
ȯ-ˈji-tik How to pronounce augite (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Basalt is a volcanic rock composed of augite and sometimes plagioclase and magnetite, which says nothing. Louise Erdrich, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2019

Word History

Etymology

Latin augites, a precious stone, from Greek augitēs

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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