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noun · countable / uncountable · rare

iolite

iolite · iolites

The clear variety of cordierite, sometimes used as a gemThe clear variety of cordierite, sometimes used as a gem.

/ˈaɪəˌlaɪt/

Meaning

1 senses

(countable, uncountable)The clear variety of cordierite, sometimes used as a gem.

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἴον (íon, “violet”) + -lite.

From Ancient Greek ἴον (íon, “violet”) + -lite.

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Forms

plural: iolites

Singular	iolite
Plural	iolites

regular

Lessons for this word

1 lessons

A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

inward inwardly iodine ion ionic ionize

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