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单词 rhodolite
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Definition of rhodolite in English:

rhodolite

nounˈrəʊd(ə)lʌɪt
mass noun

  • A pale violet or red variety of garnet, used as a gemstone.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The main uses of garnets are for abrasives and grinding materials; they also provide semi-precious gemstones such as rhodolite, demantoid, and grossular.
    • Somewhat surprisingly, tiny crystals were found with rhodolite garnet and corundum during alluvial gem mining in streams draining Mason Mountain, Macon County, North Carolina.

Origin

Late 19th century: from rhodo- + -lite.

Definition of rhodolite in US English:

rhodolite

nounˈrōdlˌīt

  • A pale violet or red variety of garnet, used as a gemstone.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Somewhat surprisingly, tiny crystals were found with rhodolite garnet and corundum during alluvial gem mining in streams draining Mason Mountain, Macon County, North Carolina.
    • The main uses of garnets are for abrasives and grinding materials; they also provide semi-precious gemstones such as rhodolite, demantoid, and grossular.

Origin

Late 19th century: from rhodo- + -lite.
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