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periclase

periclase

9.9
A white mineral made of magnesium oxide used to get magnesium
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛrɪˌkleɪz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : periclasa
  • The researchers discovered a large deposit of periclase in the mountains, which they planned to extract for magnesium production.

Examples

  • The mineral periclase is valued in the industry as a primary source of magnesium oxide.

  • If I'm right, a projectile, a bullet, bonded with periclase, it hits them, and theoretically, it creates a momentary million-volt differential, and boom.

    Elevation (2024)

  • - I still need periclase.

    Elevation (2024)

  • Periclase.

    Elevation (2024)

  • Geologists noted that the periclase found in that region had an unusually high purity, making it valuable for various uses.

Synonyms

magnesia
vspericlase
  • Specialized
3 8.4

A white mineral used to treat indigestion and in industry

is the naturally occurring crystalline form, not the general product name
magnesium oxide
vspericlase
  • Specialized
4.6

A white solid used as a source of magnesium, in heat-resistant materials, and as a health supplement

is the naturally occurring crystalline form of that same white oxide

Surface Forms

periclase singular
periclases plural

Etymology

Periclase comes from Greek parts peri- meaning 'around' and klasis meaning 'breaking'. The name points to the way its crystals break or the shape of the grains, so periclase is a name for this white mineral that is a source of magnesium.