About The Word Periclase
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Periclase
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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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