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amphibole
am·phi·bole
[
ámfə bl
]
noun
Definition:
silicate mineral:
a hydrous silicate mineral containing varying amounts of aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, and sodium
[
Early 19th century. < French< Greek
amphibolos
"ambiguous" <
ballein
"to throw"; because the mineral is able to appear in a variety of forms
]
am·phi·bol·ic
[
àmfə bóllik
]
adjective
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