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trichite

noun — 3 senses

trichite

noun

Etymology From tricho- + -ite.

1

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A kind of crystallite resembling a bunch of hairs, common in obsidian.

2

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology A delicate, hair-like siliceous spicule, found in certain sponges.

3

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A needle-shaped crystal of amylose in starch grains.

Derived terms
trichitic

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