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diopside
di·op·side [ dī óp sd ]


noun 
Definition:
 
pale green mineral: a pale green mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate. Source: igneous rocks.
[Early 19th century. <di-1 + Greek opsis "aspect"]
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