Augites

/ɔːˈdʒaɪtiz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of augite; multiple samples or occurrences of this calcium-magnesium-iron silicate mineral.

Etymology

Simple pluralization of 'augite' by adding the standard English plural suffix '-es'. Maintains the same etymological root as the singular form.

Kelly Says

When geologists collect rock samples, they often find augites crystals together—the plural form reflects how common it is to encounter multiple specimens at once!

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