PERICLASES

Noun

periclases

plural of periclase

Anagrams

• replicases, sale prices, specialers

Source: Wiktionary


PERICLASE

Per"i*clase, Per`i*cla"site, n. Etym: [Pref. peri- + Gr. (Min.)

Definition: A grayish or dark green mineral, consisting essentially of magnesia (magnesium oxide), occurring in granular forms or in isometric crystals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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