am·phi·bole
 amphibole
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- pronunciation:
- aem
fih
bol
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
any of a number of hydrous silicate minerals, such as hornblende, that mostly comprise various combinations of magnesium, calcium, sodium, iron, and aluminum.
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The word amphibole
contains the following part:
amphi-, ampho-
Greek
prefix
that means
both, on both sides, around
Example words:
- synonyms:
- ambi-