celsian

noun

cel·​si·​an

ˈselsēˌan

plural -s

: a mineral BaAl₂Si₂O₈ that consists of a barium feldspar and is isomorphous with orthoclase

Word History

Etymology

probably from Anders Celsius + English -an

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