ACTINOLITE

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A green mineral of the amphibole group; calcium magnesium iron silicate

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Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("actinolite" is a kind of...):

amphibole (a mineral or mineral variety belonging to the amphibole group)

Holonyms ("actinolite" is a member of...):

amphibole group (a group of minerals with similar crystal structures containing a silicate chain and combinations of chiefly sodium and calcium and magnesium and iron and aluminum)

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