First Known Use: 1794
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1chlorite
noun chlo·rite \ˈklȯr-ˌīt\
Definition of CHLORITE
: any of a group of usually green silicate minerals associated with and resembling the micas
— chlo·rit·ic \klȯ-ˈri-tik\ adjective
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Origin of CHLORITE
German Chlorit, from Latin chloritis, a green stone, from Greek chlōritis, from chlōros
2chlorite
noun
Definition of CHLORITE
: a salt containing the anion ClO2− <chlorite of sodium>
Origin of CHLORITE
probably from French, from chlor-
First Known Use: 1853
Medical Dictionary
chlorite
noun chlo·rite \-ˌīt\
Medical Definition of CHLORITE
: a salt containing the anion ClO2−
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