Recent Examples on the WebLithium is extracted from spodumene found in the granite rock called pegmatite.—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
French, from Greek pēgmat-, pēgma something fastened together, from pēgnynai to fasten together — more at pact
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