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periclase

[per-i-kleys, -kleyz]

noun

  1. a cubic mineral, native magnesia, MgO, occurring usually in metamorphosed dolomite.

periclase

/ ˈpɛrɪˌkleɪs, ˌpɛrɪˈklæstɪk /

noun

  1. a mineral consisting of magnesium oxide in the form of isometric crystals or grains: occurs in metamorphosed limestone

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • periclastic adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of periclase1

1835–45; < German Periklas < New Latin periclasia, equivalent to peri- peri- + Greek á ( is ) a breaking ( -clase ) + -ia -ia
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of periclase1

C19: from New Latin periclasia, from Greek peri very + klasis a breaking, referring to its perfect cleavage
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Periclase, per′i-klāz, n. a rare mineral consisting of magnesia with a little iron protoxide.

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