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Word: Dioptase
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: from French, formed irregularly from Greek dioptos ‘transparent’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʌɪˈɒpteɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a rare mineral occurring as emerald green or blue-green crystals. It consists of a hydrated silicate of copper.
Short Definition:rare mineral occurring as emerald green or blue-green crystals
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