Associations to the word «Olivine»

Wiktionary

OLIVINE, noun. (mineralogy) (geology) Any of a group of olive green magnesium-iron silicate minerals that crystallize in the orthorhombic system.

Dictionary definition

OLIVINE, noun. A mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium.

Wise words

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