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AUGITE

\ˈɔːd͡ʒa͡ɪt], \ˈɔːd‍ʒa‍ɪt], \ˈɔː_dʒ_aɪ_t]\

Definitions of AUGITE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A mineral of a black or greenish-black colour, found in volcanic rocks; pyroxene.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A mineral of the hornblende family of a greenish-black, pitch, or velvet, or sometimes of a leek-green colour.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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