单词 | retinalite |
释义 | retinalite/ˈrɛtɪnəlʌɪt/Mineralogy. Now rare noun A variety of serpentine having a resinous lustre. OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Shepard (1804–1886). Irregularly from ancient Greek ῥητίνη resin + -lite. Apparently coined by T. Thomson, and usually attributed to him, although first used in print by C. U. Shepard. |
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