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scol·ecite (skälə sīt′, skōl-)

noun

a colorless or white, monoclinic zeolite, CaAlSiO·3HO, found in cavities or cracks, esp. in basalt, schist, or limestone; hydrous calcium aluminum silicate

Etymology: Ger scolezit < Gr skōlēx, worm (see scolex): some forms curl when heated

Browse dictionary entries near scolecite

  1. scold
  2. scofflaw
  3. scoff
  4. SCO
  5. SCN
  6. ScM
  7. sclerous
  8. sclerotomy
  9. sclerotium
  10. sclerotic
  1. scolex
  2. scoliosis
  3. scollop
  4. scombroid
  5. sconce
  6. scone
  7. scooch
  8. scoop
  9. scoopful
  10. scoot