pollucite

/pɒl.ʊˈsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare sodium aluminum silicate mineral.

“The geologist studied the occurrence of pollucite in the local rock formation.”

2. noun

A mineral form of hydrated sodium hexa-aluminate silicate.

“Pollucite is used as a source of alumina in the production of aluminum metal.”

Synonyms

  • aluminate
  • silicate

Antonyms

  • carbonate
  • oxide