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pyrophyllite

 

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Noun pyrophyllite has 1 sense
  1. pyrophyllite - a white or greenish aluminum silicate mineral (resembles talc)
    --1 is a kind of
    mineral

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Pyrophyllite

Description:

Pyrophyllite is a mineral consisting of soft, pale-colored aluminum silicate that resembles talc. It is commonly used in ceramics, refractories, and as a filler in paints and plastics.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A soft mineral consisting of hydrated aluminum silicate, with a white or pale color resembling talc, often found in metamorphic rocks.

2. A type of clay mineral used in various industrial applications due to its low expansion properties and high melting point.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of pyrophyllite; made of or containing pyrophyllite.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

  1. The geologist studied the composition of the pyrophyllite in the rock samples.
  2. The sculpture was created using a combination of pyrophyllite and other minerals.

Adjective:

  1. The artist used pyrophyllite clay to shape the intricate design of the pottery.
  2. The heat-resistant properties of pyrophyllite made it suitable for use in furnace linings.

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