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Meaning of OLIVINE

Pronunciation:  'âlu`veen

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium
 
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 See Also: atomic number 12, chrysolite, magnesium, Mg, mineral

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ol"i*vine\, n. [Cf. F. olivine.] (Min.)
A common name of the yellowish green mineral chrysolite, esp.
the variety found in eruptive rocks.
 
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