Etymology

oligomineral

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Today it means: Having few dissolved minerals. Full definition →

English mineral ← Ancient Greek ὀλῐ́γος (olĭ́gos)
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  1. Ancient Greekὀλῐ́γος (olĭ́gos)
  2. Englisholigo-
  3. Englishmineral
  4. English todayoligomineral

From oligo- + mineral.

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