Meanings
nounophthalmite (plural ophthalmites)
plural ophthalmites
- biologyAn eyestalk.
- chemistryA migmatite that is characterized by the presence of concentric or lenticular aggregates of newly formed minerals that reflect post-anatectic processes.
Origin
Ancient Greek
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ophthalmite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ophthalmite
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“ophthalmite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ophthalmite. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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