pyrochroite

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noun

A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, and oxygen.

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Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryA trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, and oxygen.

Origin

From pyro- + Ancient Greek χρώς (khrṓs) + -ite.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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