cerite

noun — 2 senses

cerite

noun

/ˈsɪəɹaɪt/

1

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A hydrous silicate of cerium (and other metals).

2

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology A horn-shaped cerithiid shell.

Derived terms
fluocerite, ischiocerite, merocerite, scaphocerite, yttrocerite, zhonghuacerite

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