sericite (countable and uncountable, plural sericites)
(mineral) A fine-grained mica found in metamorphic rocks
Source: Wiktionary
Ser"i*cite, n. Etym: [L. sericus silken.] (Min.)
Definition: A kind of muscovite occuring in silky scales having a fibrous structure. It is characteristic of sericite schist.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 June 2025
(noun) an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
