Euchlorite

/juːˈklɔːraɪt/ noun

Definition

A mineral or compound derived from euchlorine, containing chlorine in a particular crystalline form.

Etymology

From 'euchlorine' + the suffix '-ite' (mineral or rock type). The '-ite' suffix in mineralogy indicates a specific mineral phase or chemical compound.

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