Etymology

augite

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Today it means: A variety of pyroxene, usually of a black or dark green color, occurring in igneous rocks, such as basalt. Full definition →

Latin augītēs
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  1. Latin · derived fromaugītēs
  2. English todayaugite

From Latin augītēs.

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