leucite

noun

leu·​cite ˈlü-ˌsīt 

: a white or gray mineral consisting of a silicate of potassium and aluminum and occurring in igneous rocks

leucitic

lü-ˈsi-tik 

adjective

Examples of leucite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the tephra used in the tomb's mortar contained much more potassium-rich leucite. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025

Over the centuries, rainwater and groundwater seeped through the tomb's walls, which dissolved the leucite and released the potassium. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 1 Jan. 2022

Word History

Etymology

German Leuzit, from leuz- leuk-

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for leucite

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight