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harmotome
[ hahr-muh-tohm ]
noun
- a zeolite mineral related to stilbite, occurring in twinned crystals.
harmotome
/ ˈhɑːməˌtəʊm /
noun
- a mineral of the zeolite group consisting of hydrated aluminium barium silicate in the form of monoclinic twinned crystals. Formula: Ba(Al 2 Si 6 O 16 ).6H 2 O
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Word History and Origins
Origin of harmotome1
1795–1805; < French < Greek harmó ( s ) joint + -tomos -tome
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Word History and Origins
Origin of harmotome1
C19: from French, from Greek harmos a joint + tomē a slice, from temnein to cut
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Example Sentences
Antrim, and with harmotome in the lead mines at Strontian in Argyllshire.
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