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Periclase

Periclase Meaning & Definition
Periclase Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Periclase?

[n] a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium

Synonyms | Synonyms for Periclase: magnesia | magnesium oxide

Related Terms | Find terms related to Periclase:

See Also | atomic number 12 | magnesium | Mg | mineral

Periclase In Webster's Dictionary

\Per"i*clase\, Periclasite \Per`i*cla"site\, n. [Pref. peri- + Gr. ? to break.] (Min.) A grayish or dark green mineral, consisting essentially of magnesia (magnesium oxide), occurring in granular forms or in isometric crystals.

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