analcime

noun

anal·​cime ə-ˈnal-ˌsēm How to pronounce analcime (audio)
: 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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of analcime was in 1901

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“Analcime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/analcime. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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