Definition of PHLOGOPITE

phlogopite

Plural: phlogopites

Noun

  • a brown form of mica consisting of hydrous silicate of potassium and magnesium and aluminum
  • A mica mineral with the chemical formula KMg₃AlSi₃O₁₀(F,OH)₂, a basic potassium magnesium aluminosilicate, used as an insulator

Origin / Etymology

From German Phlogopit, from Ancient Greek φλογωπός (phlogōpós, “fiery-looking”) + -ite.

Synonyms

bronze mica

Scrabble Score: 18

phlogopite: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
phlogopite: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
phlogopite: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

phlogopite is a valid Words With Friends word