Definitions for chlorite
ˈklɔr aɪt, ˈkloʊr-chlo·rite

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1. chloritenoun

   a generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal

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1. chloritenoun

   A dark green mineral resembling serpentine, being a mixed silicate of magnesium, iron and aluminium.

2. chloritenoun

   Any salt of chlorous acid

3. Etymology: From χλωρῖτις.

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1. 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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1. 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.

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1. 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

2. Chloritenoun

   any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium

3. Etymology: [Gr. (sc. ), fr. chlwro`s light green.]

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1. 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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1. clothier

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of chlorite in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of chlorite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=chlorite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chlorite
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorite
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chlorite
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=chlorite
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=chlorite