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spodumene

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun spodumene has 1 sense
  1. spodumene - a pyroxene mineral consisting of lithium aluminum silicate; a source of lithium
    --1 is a kind of
    mineral
    --1 has substances: lithium, Li, atomic number 3
    --1 has particulars: kunzite; hiddenite

Definitions from the Web

Term: Spodumene

Definition:

Spodumene is a mineral consisting of lithium aluminum inosilicate, typically occurring as prismatic crystals. It is an important source of lithium used in the production of ceramics, glass, and lithium-ion batteries.

Sense 1:

Noun: A mineral consisting of lithium aluminum inosilicate, typically occurring as prismatic crystals.

Sample Sentence: The jeweler examined the spodumene specimens under a microscope to determine their quality and value.

Sense 2:

Noun: Lithium extracted from spodumene, used in the production of ceramics, glass, and lithium-ion batteries.

Sample Sentence: The spodumene-based lithium-ion batteries provide longer-lasting power for electric vehicles.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Describing something related to or derived from spodumene.

Sample Sentence: The spodumene clay was mixed with other materials to create a beautiful shade of ceramic glaze.

Sense 4:

Verb: The act of mining or extracting spodumene from its natural deposits.

Sample Sentence: The company plans to spodumene the new mine in order to meet the increasing demand for lithium.

Sense 5:

Local: In certain areas, "spodumene" refers to a local dish made with a specific ingredient combination.

Sample Sentence: Don't leave town without trying the famous spodumene dish at the local restaurant!

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