Definition of AUGITE

augite

Meanings

Plural: augites

Noun

  • dark-green to black glassy mineral of the pyroxene group containing large amounts of aluminum and iron and magnesium
  • A variety of pyroxene, usually of a black or dark green color, occurring in igneous rocks, such as basalt.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin augītēs.

Scrabble Score: 7

augite is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
augite is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 9

augite is a valid Words With Friends word