mullite

noun

mull·​ite ˈmə-ˌlīt How to pronounce mullite (audio)
: a mineral that is an orthorhombic silicate of aluminum which is resistant to corrosion and heat and is used as a refractory

Word History

Etymology

Mull, island of the Inner Hebrides

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mullite was in 1924

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“Mullite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mullite. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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