Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A hydrated silicate of aluminium, calcium, sodium, and potassium, occurring in aggregates of wool-like fibers in cavities in a rhyolite tuff: found at Durkee, Oregon.

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  • noun mineralogy A zeolite mineral with a molecular structure similar to chabazite, usually found in weathered volcanic ash.

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Examples

  • Recent findings have shown that a mineral called erionite has been known to cause genetically pre-dispositioned individuals to have malignant mesothelioma rates much higher than those not pre-dispositioned genetically.

    Sofia Gubaidulina in The Morning sfmike 2009

  • Recent findings have shown that a mineral called erionite has been known to cause genetically pre-dispositioned individuals to have malignant mesothelioma rates much higher than those not pre-dispositioned genetically.

    Patrick Dougherty and the Trees of Civic Center sfmike 2009

  • Recent findings have shown that a mineral called erionite has been known to cause genetically pre-dispositioned individuals to have malignant mesothelioma rates much higher than those not pre-dispositioned genetically.

    Philip Glass' Music in Twelve Parts: 1-6 sfmike 2009

  • Recent findings have shown that a mineral called erionite has been known to cause genetically pre-dispositioned individuals to have malignant mesothelioma rates much higher than those not pre-dispositioned genetically.

    Patrick and the Philistine Go to SF MOMA sfmike 2009

  • Recent findings have shown that a mineral called erionite has been known to cause genetically pre-dispositioned individuals to have malignant mesothelioma rates much higher than those not pre-dispositioned genetically.

    Balkinization 2007

  • Recent findings have shown that a mineral called erionite has been known to cause genetically pre-dispositioned individuals to have malignant mesothelioma rates much higher than those not pre-dispositioned genetically.

    Balkinization 2007

  • Recent findings have shown that a mineral called erionite has been known to cause genetically pre-dispositioned individuals to have malignant mesothelioma rates much higher than those not pre-dispositioned genetically.

    Balkinization 2007

  • Recent findings have shown that a mineral called erionite has been known to cause genetically pre-dispositioned individuals to have malignant mesothelioma rates much higher than those not pre-dispositioned genetically.

    Balkinization 2007

  • Recent findings have shown that a mineral called erionite has been known to cause genetically pre-dispositioned individuals to have malignant mesothelioma rates much higher than those not pre-dispositioned genetically.

    Balkinization 2007

  • Recent findings have shown that a mineral called erionite has been known to cause genetically pre-dispositioned individuals to have malignant mesothelioma rates much higher than those not pre-dispositioned genetically.

    Balkinization 2007

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