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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A mica mineral with the chemical formula KMg₃AlSi₃O₁₀(F,OH)₂, a basic potassium magnesium aluminosilicate, used as an insulator countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a brown form of mica consisting of hydrous silicate of potassium and magnesium and aluminum wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bronze micabronze mica

Etymology

From German Phlogopit, from Ancient Greek φλογωπός (phlogōpós, “fiery-looking”) + -ite.

Related phrases

chemical formula

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