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allophane

al·lo·phane [ állə fàyn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
amorphous mineral: an amorphous, variously colored, hydrated aluminosilicate mineral

[Early 19th century. < Greek allophanēs "appearing otherwise" (because it changes color when heated) < allos "other" + phainesthai "appear"]
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