moldavite

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/ˈmɒldəvʌɪt/

noun

A substance formed by meteorite impact, a component of the tektites found across central Europe.

OriginGerman Moldawit →
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Meanings

nounmoldavite (plural moldavites)

plural moldavites

  1. geographyA substance formed by meteorite impact, a component of the tektites found across central Europe.

    When a meteorite strikes the earth, it produces the formation of moldavite. This semiprecious stone, which resembles green glass, has gemlike qualities and is often used in jewelry.

    2009, Simon Cox, Decoding The Lost Symbol, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN, page 156

Origin

  1. GermanMoldawit
  2. Englishmoldavite

From German Moldawit, from Moldau (“Vltava River”).

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Translations

Czech vltavín
  • vltavínsubstance
German Moldavit
  • Moldavitsubstance
Spanish moldavita
  • moldavitasubstance
Cite this entry
APA

moldavite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moldavite

MLA

“moldavite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moldavite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “moldavite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moldavite.

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