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Word: Olivine
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 18th century: from Latin oliva (see olive) + -ine
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɒlɪviːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an olive-green, grey-green, or brown mineral occurring widely in basalt, peridotite, and other basic igneous rocks. It is a silicate containing varying proportions of magnesium, iron, and other elements.
Short Definition:olive-green, grey-green, or brown mineral occurring widely in basalt
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