Word: phlogopite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phlog
o
pite
Definition: A mica mineral with the chemical formula KMg3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2, a basic potassium magnesium aluminosilicate, used as an insulator
Morphemes:
Affix: phlogopite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A mica mineral with the chemical formula KMg3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2, a basic potassium magnesium aluminosilicate, used as an insulator
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φλογωπός
Language: grc
Decoded: phlogopos
Meaning: fiery-looking
Affix: -ite
Language: en
Decoded: -ite
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting rocks or minerals.