allanite
noun
al·lan·ite
\ˈaləˌnīt\
Definition of allanite
-s
: a mineral consisting of a brown or black monoclinic silicate allied to epidote and containing cerium, thorium, and other rare metals
allanitic
\¦alə¦nitik\ adjectiveFrom the M-W Editors
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of allanite
Thomas Allan †1833 English mineralogist, its discoverer + English -ite
First Known Use: 1810
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up allanite? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!