pyrophane

English

noun
Definitions
  • (mineralogy) A mineral which is opaque in its natural state, but is said to change its color and become transparent by heat.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek φαίνω (appear, bring to light, show, I shine, shining, shine, cause to appear, denounce, I show shine, clear).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φαίνω

Gloss

appear, bring to light, show, I shine, shining, shine, cause to appear, denounce, I show shine, clear

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