Definition of HEMIMORPHITE

hemimorphite

Plural: hemimorphites

Noun

  • a white mineral; a common ore of zinc
  • An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and zinc, a hydrated zinc silicate.

Origin / Etymology

From hemimorphic + -ite.

Synonyms

calamine

Scrabble Score: 24

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Words With Friends Score: 25

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