Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

analcime

noun
anal·​cime | \ ə-ˈnal-ˌsēm How to pronounce analcime (audio) \

Definition of analcime

: a white or slightly colored mineral that consists of hydrated silicate of sodium and aluminum and occurs in various igneous rocks in massive form or in crystals

First Known Use of analcime

1901, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for analcime

French, from Greek analkimos weak, from an- + alkimos strong, from alkē strength

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about analcime

Statistics for analcime

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for analcime

The first known use of analcime was in 1901

See more words from the same year

More from Merriam-Webster on analcime

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about analcime

Comments on analcime

What made you want to look up analcime? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

writhe

Listen to the pronounciation of writhe

to move or proceed with twists and turns

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Latin Quiz

  • roman forum
  • Which of the following months comes from a Latin word for “ten”?
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
SCRABBLE® Sprint

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games