periclase

/'perikleis/

Thân thiện

A scientist holds a sample of periclase in a geology lab.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A white solid mineral: Periclase is a naturally occurring mineral, specifically magnesium oxide (MgO). It is an important source of magnesium.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Periclase is found in metamorphosed dolomitic limestones.
  • The refractory properties of periclase make it valuable in industrial applications.

Advanced Usage

• In geology/mineralogy: The term is used specifically to describe the mineral form of magnesium oxide, distinguishing it from synthetic or processed forms.
  • The geologist identified the white crystalline grains as periclase.

Variants and Related Words

• Magnesium oxide (MgO): The chemical compound name for periclase.
• Magnesia: A term sometimes used synonymously, though it can also refer to other magnesium compounds or synthetic forms.

Synonyms

• Magnesium oxide
• Magnesia (in specific contexts)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium

Từ đồng nghĩa

• magnesia
• magnesium oxide