Chlorite /(?)/

Chlo·rite

Chlorite

n.
  1. The name of a group of minerals, usually of a green color and micaceous to granular in structure. They are hydrous silicates of alumina, iron, and magnesia. (Min.)

Phrases & Compounds

Chlorite slate
a schistose or slaty rock consisting of alumina, iron, and magnesia.

Chlorite

n.
  1. Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium. (Chem.)