SINCE 1828
allophane
noun
al·lo·phane
| \ˈa-lə-ˌfān
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Definition of allophane
: an amorphous translucent mineral of various colors often occurring in incrustations or stalactite forms and consisting of a hydrous aluminum silicate
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