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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A gemstone consisting of hydrate of aluminium in crystal form. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   seeds and fruit together regarded as a dispersal unit. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

zultanitezultanite

Etymology

From Ancient Greek διασπείρω (diaspeírō, “to scatter”), describing its decrepitation on heating.

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