majorite

noun — 2 senses

majorite

nounalso spelled Majorite
1

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A silicate of magnesium, iron and aluminium, found in the upper mantle of the Earth, that stores oxygen when under intense pressure

Derived terms
majoritic

Majorite

noun

Etymology From Major + -ite.

1

Government, Politics UK A political supporter of John Major (born 1943), British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997.

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