- chladnite
- \\ˈkladˌnīt\ noun
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Etymology: Ernst F. Chladni + English -ite1. : meteoritic material composed of enstatite2. : pure enstatite
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chladnite Min.(ˈklædnaɪt)[Named 1846 after Chladni, writer on meteorites: see -ite.]A variety of the mineral Enstatite, containing little or no iron, found in meteorites. (Dana, 1850.)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.