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单词 pyrophysalite
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Definition of pyrophysalite in English:

pyrophysalite

noun
Mineralogy
  • A coarse, nearly opaque variety of topaz, occurring as large yellowish crystals which swell up when heated.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and the Arts. From pyro- + Hellenistic Greek ϕυσαλλίς bladder, bubble + -ite, after Swedish pyrophysalit.

Definition of pyrophysalite in US English:

pyrophysalite

noun
Mineralogy
  • A coarse, nearly opaque variety of topaz, occurring as large yellowish crystals which swell up when heated.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and the Arts. From pyro- + Hellenistic Greek ϕυσαλλίς bladder, bubble + -ite, after Swedish pyrophysalit.

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