Where does “kerolite” come from?
kerolite (English) comes from Ancient Greek λίθος — a stone; stone as a substance.
kerolite (English): A metamorphic nickel-bearing phyllosilicate...
Definitions
- A metamorphic nickel-bearing phyllosilicate...
Ancestry of “kerolite”, step by step
kerolite traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek λίθος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λίθος | a stone; stone as a substance |
via Ancient Greek κηρός
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κηρός | beeswax, honeycomb; wax tapers; genitive singular... |