endmember

English

/ˈɛndmɛmbə/, /ˈɛndmɛmbɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A member at one end of a range or series made up of similar members.
  • (mineralogy) A mineral that occurs at one end in a range of solid solutions.

Etymology

Compound from English end (patient of action) + English member.

Origin

English

member

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