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ˈklɔr aɪt, ˈkloʊr-chlo·rite
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Princeton's WordNet
chloritenoun
a generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal
Wiktionary
chloritenoun
A dark green mineral resembling serpentine, being a mixed silicate of magnesium, iron and aluminium.
chloritenoun
Any salt of chlorous acid
Etymology: From χλωρῖτις.
Wikipedia
Chlorite
The chlorite ion, or chlorine dioxide anion, is the halite with the chemical formula of ClO−2. A chlorite (compound) is a compound that contains this group, with chlorine in the oxidation state of +3. Chlorites are also known as salts of chlorous acid.
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chlorite
Chlorite is a term used to describe a group of usually green mineral silicates of iron, magnesium, and aluminum. They commonly occur in microscopic crystals in association with other minerals. Certain types are also used in the production of ceramics, paint, and bleaches. In the context of chemistry, chlorite is an anion or salt of chlorous acid, which implies a compound containing chlorine in oxidation state +3.
Webster Dictionary
Chloritenoun
the name of a group of minerals, usually of a green color and micaceous to granular in structure. They are hydrous silicates of alumina, iron, and magnesia
Chloritenoun
any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium
Etymology: [Gr. (sc. ), fr. chlwro`s light green.]
Wikidata
Chlorite
The chlorite ion, or chlorine dioxide anion, is ClO2−. A chlorite is a compound that contains this group, with chlorine in oxidation state +3. Chlorites are also known as salts of chlorous acid.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chlorite in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chlorite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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