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al·​lit·​ic | \ əˈlitik, (ˈ)a¦l- \

Definition of allitic

: lacking silica but having a high proportion of aluminum and iron compounds

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First Known Use of allitic

1931, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for allitic

International Scientific Vocabulary aluminum + -litic

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“Allitic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allitic. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.

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