tourmaline
noun /'tɜrmə,lin/
- Definition
- a mineral that is a complex borosilicate and hydroxide of aluminum containing iron and magnesium and calcium and lithium and sodium; it is usually black but occurs in transparent colored forms that are used as gemstones
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'tourmaline': She showed great tourmaline during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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