TEPHROITES

Noun

tephroites

plural of tephroite

Source: Wiktionary


TEPHROITE

Teph"ro*ite, n. Etym: [See Tephrosia.] (Min.)

Definition: A silicate of manganese of an ash-gray color.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PAMPER

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