əˌleɪn Origin:
1825–35; < Greek psīló(s) bare, smooth + mélan, neuter of mélas black
1825–35; < Greek psīló(s) bare, smooth + mélan, neuter of mélas black
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| —n | |
| Also called: romanicite a common black to grey secondary mineral consisting of hydrated basic oxide of manganese and barium: a source of manganese. Formula: BaMn9O16(OH)4 | |
| [C19: from Greek psilos bare + melas black] | |
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