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单词 pyroxene
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Definition of pyroxene in English:

pyroxene

noun pʌɪˈrɒksiːn
  • Any of a large class of rock-forming silicate minerals, generally containing calcium, magnesium, and iron and typically occurring as prismatic crystals.

    辉石

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Chain silicates are called pyroxenes or inosilicates.
    • Extreme cases are found in mineral groups such as apatite, amphibole, pyroxene, feldspar, and tourmaline.
    • Therefore, pyroxene is the next mineral to start forming after olivine.
    • This sample contains large plagioclase and pyroxene crystals, some of which have a sponge-like texture.
    • This is consistent with the fact that olivine is typically entrapped in pyroxene and amphibole crystals.

Origin

Early 19th century: from pyro- 'fire' + Greek xenos 'stranger' (because the mineral group was supposed alien to igneous rocks).

Definition of pyroxene in US English:

pyroxene

noun
  • Any of a large class of rock-forming silicate minerals, generally containing calcium, magnesium, and iron and typically occurring as prismatic crystals.

    辉石

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This sample contains large plagioclase and pyroxene crystals, some of which have a sponge-like texture.
    • Extreme cases are found in mineral groups such as apatite, amphibole, pyroxene, feldspar, and tourmaline.
    • Chain silicates are called pyroxenes or inosilicates.
    • This is consistent with the fact that olivine is typically entrapped in pyroxene and amphibole crystals.
    • Therefore, pyroxene is the next mineral to start forming after olivine.

Origin

Early 19th century: from pyro- ‘fire’ + Greek xenos ‘stranger’ (because the mineral group was supposed alien to igneous rocks).

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