Etymology

eudialyte

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Today it means: A red silicate mineral that forms in alkaline igneous rocks such as nepheline syenites. Full definition →

Ancient Greek εὖ διάλυτος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromεὖ διάλυτος“well decomposable”
  2. English todayeudialyte

From Ancient Greek εὖ διάλυτος (eû diálutos, “well decomposable”), alluding to its ready solubility in acid.

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