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单词 moonmilk
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Definition of moonmilk in English:

moonmilk

noun ˈmuːnmɪlk
Geology
  • A soft whitish deposit of carbonate minerals found on the walls of limestone caves as a floury powder or porous mass; especially such a deposit consisting chiefly of calcite.

Origin

Late 19th century. From moon + milk, after German Mondmilch or post-classical Latin lac lunae (Gesner 1555).

 
 

Definition of moonmilk in US English:

moonmilk

nounˈmuːnmɪlk
Geology
  • A soft whitish deposit of carbonate minerals found on the walls of limestone caves as a floury powder or porous mass; especially such a deposit consisting chiefly of calcite.

Origin

Late 19th century. From moon + milk, after German Mondmilch or post-classical Latin lac lunae (Gesner 1555).

 
 
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