chloropal
noun
chlor·opal
\(ˈ)klōr¦ōpəl, -lȯ¦rō-\
Definition of chloropal
-s
: a yellowish green or greenish yellow clay mineral consisting of hydrous silicate of iron and aluminum and occurring in compact masses or earthy forms resembling opal
Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of chloropal
German, from chlor- + opal
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up chloropal? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!