phenakite
phenakite · phenakites
A trigonal-rhombohedral mineral containing beryllium, oxygen, and siliconA trigonal-rhombohedral mineral containing beryllium, oxygen, and silicon.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A trigonal-rhombohedral mineral containing beryllium, oxygen, and silicon.
Origin
Ancient Greek φέναξ (phénax, a deceiver) (because of its resemblance to quartz). + -iteAncient Greek φέναξ (phénax, a deceiver) (because of its resemblance to quartz). + -ite
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Forms
plural: phenakites| Singular | phenakite |
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regular
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable