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ambonite

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am·​bon·​ite | \ ˈambəˌnīt \
plural -s

Definition of ambonite

: a mineral consisting of cordierite-bearing hornblende-biotite-andesite

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First Known Use of ambonite

1913, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ambonite

Dutch amboniet, from Ambon, its locality + Dutch -iet -ite

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The first known use of ambonite was in 1913

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“Ambonite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ambonite. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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