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Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Chlorite

· Chlo·rite · IPA /ˈklɔɹˌaɪt/
01 n. The name of a group of minerals, usually of a green color and micaceous to granular in structure. They are hydrous silicates of alumina, ir…
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    The name of a group of minerals, usually of a green color and micaceous to granular in structure. They are hydrous silicates of alumina, iron, and magnesia.(Min.)
Phrases & compounds
Chlorite slate — a schistose or slaty rock consisting of alumina, iron, and magnesia.
02 n. Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium.
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    Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium.(Chem.)