Where does “chloritization” come from?
chloritization (English) comes from English chlorite, from Ancient Greek χλωρῖτις.
chloritization (English): The metamorphic conversion of pyroxene or amphibole minerals into members of the chlorite group
Definitions
- The metamorphic conversion of pyroxene or amphibole minerals into members of the chlorite group
Ancestry of “chloritization”, step by step
chloritization traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English chlorite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | chlorite | A dark green mineral resembling serpentine, being... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χλωρῖτις | — |
via English ization
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ization | — |