kentrolite

noun

ken·​tro·​lite

ˈken‧trəˌlīt

plural -s

: a dark reddish brown mineral Pb₂Mn₂Si₂O₉ consisting of a lead manganese silicate

Word History

Etymology

German kentrolith, from Greek kentron sharp point + German -lith -lite

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Rhymes for kentrolite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite