Where does “stilbite” come from?
stilbite (English) comes from Ancient Greek στίλβω — to shine, glitter; to gleam.
stilbite (English): A tectosilicate zeolite mineral consisting of...
Definitions
- A tectosilicate zeolite mineral consisting of...
Ancestry of “stilbite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | στίλβω | to shine, glitter; to gleam |