periclase
[ per-i-kleys, -kleyz ]
noun
a cubic mineral, native magnesia, MgO, occurring usually in metamorphosed dolomite.
Origin of periclase
1Words Nearby periclase
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British Dictionary definitions for periclase
periclase
/ (ˈpɛrɪˌkleɪs) /
noun
a mineral consisting of magnesium oxide in the form of isometric crystals or grains: occurs in metamorphosed limestone
Origin of periclase
1C19: from New Latin periclasia, from Greek peri very + klasis a breaking, referring to its perfect cleavage
Derived forms of periclase
- periclastic (ˌpɛrɪˈklæstɪk), adjective
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