ulexite Meaning & Definition
/ˈjulɛksaɪt/
What Does Ulexite Mean?
Ulexite is a noun that means A white mineral with triclinic crystals, NaCaB5O9·8H2O, noted for its fibers which transmit light by internal reflection, such that a piece with flat faces perpendicular to the fibers' orientation displays an image of whatever is adjacent to its other side.
Ulexite: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈjulɛksaɪt/ |
| Plural | ulexites |
Ulexite Definition (Noun)
- A white mineral with triclinic crystals, NaCaB5O9·8H2O, noted for its fibers which transmit light by internal reflection, such that a piece with flat faces perpendicular to the fibers' orientation displays an image of whatever is adjacent to its other side.
Noun
- A white mineral with triclinic crystals, NaCaB5O9·8H2O.
Synonyms of Ulexite
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Ulexite synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ulexite (plural ulexites)
Origin of Ulexite
Named after the German chemist Georg Ludwig Ulex (1811-1883) + -ite.[1]