tremolite

/ˈtrɛməlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A greenish-white or white mineral, a member of the amphibole group, occurring in igneous rocks and often used as a source of asbestos.

“The geologist analyzed the tremolite deposits in the mine.”

Synonyms

  • amphibole
  • asbestos

Antonyms

  • quartz
  • silicate