plagioclase, oligoclase
(noun) any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks
Source: WordNet® 3.1
plagioclase (usually uncountable, plural plagioclases)
(mineral) Any of a group of aluminum silicate feldspathic minerals ranging in their ratio of calcium to sodium.
Source: Wiktionary
Pla"gi*o*clase, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)
Definition: A general term used of any triclinic feldspar. See the Note under Feldspar.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 October 2024
(noun) a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
