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单词 powellite
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powellite1

noun ˈpaʊəlʌɪt
Mineralogy
  • An uncommon mineral of the tetragonal crystal system which consists of calcium molybdate, CaMoO₄ (usually with molybdenum partly replaced by tungsten), and occurs chiefly as translucent, pyramidal crystals with a yellow fluorescence.

Origin

Late 19th century. From the name of Major John Wesley Powell, director of the U.S. Geological Survey + -ite.

Powellite2

adjective ˈpaʊəlʌɪt
Politics historical
  • Of, relating to, characteristic of, or advocating Powellism.

noun ˈpaʊəlʌɪt
Politics historical
  • A follower or supporter of Enoch Powell or of Powellism.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in The Economist. From the name of John Enoch Powell + -ite.

 
 

powellite1

nounˈpaʊəlʌɪt
Mineralogy
  • An uncommon mineral of the tetragonal crystal system which consists of calcium molybdate, CaMoO₄ (usually with molybdenum partly replaced by tungsten), and occurs chiefly as translucent, pyramidal crystals with a yellow fluorescence.

Origin

Late 19th century. From the name of Major John Wesley Powell, director of the U.S. Geological Survey + -ite.

Powellite2

adjectiveˈpaʊəlʌɪt
Politics historical
  • Of, relating to, characteristic of, or advocating Powellism.

nounˈpaʊəlʌɪt
Politics historical
  • A follower or supporter of Enoch Powell or of Powellism.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in The Economist. From the name of John Enoch Powell + -ite.

 
 
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