scolecite (countable and uncountable, plural scolecites)
(mineral) A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.
Source: Wiktionary
Scol"e*cite ( or ; 277), n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)
Definition: A zeolitic mineral occuring in delicate radiating groups of white crystals. It is a hydrous silicate of aluminia and lime. Called also lime mesotype.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 July 2024
(verb) move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point; “Blood circulates in my veins”; “The air here does not circulate”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
