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CRISTOBALITE

\kɹˈɪstəbəlˌa͡ɪt], \kɹˈɪstəbəlˌa‍ɪt], \k_ɹ_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_b_ə_l_ˌaɪ_t]\

Definitions of CRISTOBALITE

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a white mineral consisting of silica; found in volcanic rocks

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a white mineral consisting of silica; found in volcanic rocks

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Transparent, tasteless crystals found in nature as agate, amethyst, chalcedony, cristobalite, flint, sand, QUARTZ, and tridymite. The compound is insoluble in water or acids except hydrofluoric acid.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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