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colemanite Definition

☆ cole·man·ite (kōl′mən īt′)

noun

a white or colorless, monoclinic mineral, CaBO·5HO, that is an ore of boron; hydrous calcium borate

Etymology: after W. T. Coleman (1824-93), U.S. manufacturer of borax

Browse dictionary entries near colemanite

  1. ‹ Coleman stove
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  8. ‹ coldly
  9. ‹ coldhearted
  10. ‹ coldbloodedness
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