heumite

/ˈhjuːmaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hydrated sodium calcium borate mineral.

“Geologists discovered heumite in the local mines and were studying its properties.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of cloud.

“The old sailor described seeing heumite in the sky before the storm.”

Synonyms

  • borate
  • mineral

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • silicate