alexandrite
alexandrite · alexandrites
александрит
A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source,…A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism.
US/ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dɹaɪt/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism.
александри́тaleksandrít
More definitions
- a green variety of chrysoberyl used as a gemstone
Translations
6 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change:
Origin
From Alexander + -ite, named after Alexander II of Russia.From Alexander + -ite, named after Alexander II of Russia.
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Forms
plural: alexandrites| Singular | alexandrite |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable