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单词 idocrase
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Definition of idocrase in English:

idocrase

noun ˈʌɪdə(ʊ)kreɪzˈʌɪdə(ʊ)kreɪsˈaɪdəkreɪs
mass noun

  • A mineral consisting of a silicate of calcium, magnesium, and aluminium, occurring typically as dark-green to brown prisms in metamorphosed limestone.

    符山石（由钙、镁、铝硅酸盐组成，多为暗绿至棕色变质石灰石结晶柱）

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In fact idocrase is one stone that is sometimes mistaken for jade by jewelers and consumers alike.
    • In 1960 we had idocrase, whereas the change in nomenclature preference is reflected in the 1996 edition as vesuvianite (idocrase).

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek eidos 'form' + krasis 'mixture'.

Definition of idocrase in US English:

idocrase

nounˈīdəkrāsˈaɪdəkreɪs

  • A mineral consisting of a silicate of calcium, magnesium, and aluminum, occurring typically as dark green to brown prisms in metamorphosed limestone.

    符山石（由钙、镁、铝硅酸盐组成，多为暗绿至棕色变质石灰石结晶柱）

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In fact idocrase is one stone that is sometimes mistaken for jade by jewelers and consumers alike.
    • In 1960 we had idocrase, whereas the change in nomenclature preference is reflected in the 1996 edition as vesuvianite (idocrase).

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek eidos ‘form’ + krasis ‘mixture’.
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