a very common, light-colored, soft mica, hydrous potassium aluminum silicate, KAl(AlSi)O(OH), used as an electrical or thermal insulator
noun
a person born or living in Muscovy
a Russian
a person born or living in Moscow
adjective
of Muscovy
Russian
of Moscow
See muscovite in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(mŭsˈkə-vītˌ)
noun
A potassium aluminum silicate mineral, KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2, the most common form of mica, which ranges from colorless or pale yellow to gray and brown, has a pearly luster, and is used as an insulator. Also called white mica.
(mŭsˈkə-vītˌ)
noun
A native or resident of Moscow or Muscovy.
adjective
Of or relating to Moscow, Muscovy, or the Muscovites.