n. A generally green or black secondary mineral, (Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)4O10(OH)8, often formed by metamorphic alteration of primary dark rock minerals, that appears as a spot of green and resembles mica. [Latin chlōrītis, a green precious stone, from Greek khlōrītis, from khlōros, green; see ghel-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] chlo·ritic (klôr-ĭtĭk) adj. |
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n. The anionic univalent ClO2 group derived from chlorous acid, or a compound containing this group. |
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