amphibole

/ˈæmfɪboʊl/ /ˈæmfɪˌboʊl/

Meanings

noun

Any of a large group of structurally similar hydrated double silicate minerals, containing various combinations of sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminium/aluminum

Examples :

"The geologist identified the dark, shiny crystals in the rock sample as amphibole, noting their complex silicate structure and varying metal content. "

Related Words

minerals noun

/ˈmɪnərəl/ /ˈmɪnərəlz/

Any naturally occurring inorganic material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.

"The school science project involved identifying different rocks based on the minerals they contained, like quartz and feldspar. "

hydrated verb

/haɪˈdɹeɪtɪd/ /haɪˈdreɪtɪd/

To take up, consume or become linked to water.

"A lotion can hydrate the skin."

silicate noun

/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/

Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates

"Glass is made from silicate. "

identified verb

/aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪd/

To establish the identity of someone or something.

"The police identified the thief using security camera footage. "

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

magnesium noun

/ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/

The chemical element (symbol Mg) with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

"The scientist used magnesium for the demonstration in the science lab. "

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

aluminum noun

/ə.ˈluː.mɨ.nəm/

A metallic chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

"My bicycle's frame is made of aluminum. "

combinations noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃənz/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The restaurant offers many delicious combinations of toppings for your pizza. "

geologist noun

/dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/

A person who is skilled at geology.

"The geologist studied the rocks in the park. "

structurally adverb

/ˈstrʌktʃərəlɪ/ /ˈstrʌktʃrəlɪ/

In terms of structure.

"After the hurricane, the building was structurally sound but aesthetically displeasing."

aluminium noun

/əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌɛl.(j)ɘˈmɘn.jɘm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl(j)uˈmɪn.j.əm/

A light, silvery metal extracted from bauxite, and a chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

"The kitchen foil is made of thin aluminium. "