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illite
il·lite [ í lt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
clay mineral: a clay mineral of the mica group containing potassium and aluminum. Source: shale, mudstone.
[Mid-20th century. After Illinois2]

il·lit·ic [ i líttik ] adjective
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