mauveine

/ˌmɔːvˈɛn/ or /ˌmɔːvɛn/ (MAH-ven) or /mɔːˈvɛn/ (mah-VEN)

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, barium chloroaurate, having a violet color.

“The geologist discovered a sample of mauveine in the remote mountain range.”

Synonyms

  • barium chloroaurate
  • violet mineral

Antonyms

  • colorless mineral
  • oxide