About The Word Ampelite
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Ampelite
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What's The Definition Of Ampelite?Synonyms | Synonyms for Ampelite: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ampelite: See Also | Ampelite In Webster's Dictionary \Am"pe*lite\ ([a^]m"p[-e]*l[imac]t), n. [L. ampelitis,
Gr. 'ampeli^tis, fr. 'a`mpelos vine.] (Min.)
An earth abounding in pyrites, used by the ancients to kill
insects, etc., on vines; -- applied by Brongniart to a
carbonaceous alum schist.
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