stinkstone
nounEtymology From stink + stone.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences One of the varieties of calcite, barite, and feldspar that emit a foetid odour on being struck.
- Synonyms
- swinestone
noun
Etymology From stink + stone.
Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences One of the varieties of calcite, barite, and feldspar that emit a foetid odour on being struck.
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