idocrase

noun

ido·​crase ˈī-də-ˌkrās How to pronounce idocrase (audio)
ˈi-,
-ˌkrāz
: a mineral that is a complex silicate especially of calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

French, from Greek eidos form + krasis mixture, from kerannynai to mix — more at crater

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of idocrase was in 1804

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“Idocrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idocrase. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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