chlorite noun¹. ['klɔ:rʌɪt] L18.
[from Latin chloritis from Greek khlōritis a green precious stone: see CHLORO-¹, -ITE¹.]
Mineralogy. A monoclinic basic aluminosilicate of magnesium, iron, and often other elements, which is a constituent of many rocks and forms greenish platy crystals.

■ chlo'ritic adjective consisting of or containing chlorite E19.

■ chloriti'zation noun conversion into (a form containing) chlorite L19.

■ chloritize verb trans. bring about chloritization of (usu. in pass.) E20.

■ chloritous adjective = chloritic M19.

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chlorite noun². ['klɔ:rʌɪt] M19.
[from CHLORINE noun + -ITE¹.]
Chemistry. A salt of chlorous acid.

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