steatoid

steatoid
steatoid Min.
(ˈstiːətɔɪd)
[Named by E. F. Glocker 1839, from its resemblance to steatite: see -oid.]
A name given to the serpentine pseudomorphs found at Snarum, in Norway.
Watt's Dict. Chem. V. 426.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”