n. A white or greenish mineral, (Li,Na)Al(PO4)(F,OH), that is an important source of lithium. [German Amblygonit, from Greek amblugōnios, obtuse-angled : amblus, blunt; see mel-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + gōniā, angle; see genu-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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