euchite

/juːˈkaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term for a type of mineral, typically a type of amphibole or pyroxene

“The geologist searched for euchite in the ancient rock formations.”

2. noun

an obsolete term for a type of small, usually metallic or mineral particle

“The technician carefully analyzed the euchite in the sample.”

Synonyms

  • amphibole
  • pyroxene

Antonyms

  • large mineral
  • large particle