First Known Use: 1823
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wollastonite
noun wol·las·ton·ite \ˈwu̇-lə-stə-ˌnīt, ˈwä-\
Definition of WOLLASTONITE
: a triclinic mineral consisting of a native calcium silicate occurring usually in cleavable masses
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Origin of WOLLASTONITE
William H. Wollaston
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