CHLORITES

Noun

chlorites

plural of chlorite

Anagrams

• Clothiers, choltries, clothiers

Source: Wiktionary


CHLORITE

Chlo"rite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)

Definition: The name of a group of minerals, usually of a green color and micaceous to granular in structure. They are hydrous silicates of alumina, iron, and magnesia. Chlorite slate, a schistose or slaty rock consisting of alumina, iron, and magnesia.

Chlo"rite, n. Etym: [Chlorous + -ite.] (Chem.)

Definition: Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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