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| neph·e·line [ néffə ln, néffəlin ] or neph·e·lite [ néffə lt ] |
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white mineral: a white aluminosilicate of potassium and sodium. Source: igneous rocks. Use: manufacture of glass and ceramics.
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| [Early 19th century. < French< Greek nephelē "cloud"] |
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