Definition of phenakite in English:

phenakite

(also phenacite)

noun ˈfɛnəkʌɪtˈfiːnəkʌɪt

Mineralogy

A rare mineral of the trigonal system consisting of beryllium silicate, Be₂SiO₄, and occurring as colourless or white scales and prisms.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in London and Edinburgh Philosophical Magazine. From German Phenakit from ancient Greek ϕένακ-, ϕέναξ cheat (of uncertain origin: see note) + German -it, so called on account of its having been mistaken for quartz.

Definition of phenakite in US English:

phenakite

(also phenacite)

noun

Mineralogy

A rare mineral of the trigonal system consisting of beryllium silicate, Be₂SiO₄, and occurring as colourless or white scales and prisms.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in London and Edinburgh Philosophical Magazine. From German Phenakit from ancient Greek ϕένακ-, ϕέναξ cheat (of uncertain origin: see note) + German -it, so called on account of its having been mistaken for quartz.

词汇	phenakite
释义	Definition of phenakite in English: phenakite (also phenacite) noun ˈfɛnəkʌɪtˈfiːnəkʌɪt Mineralogy A rare mineral of the trigonal system consisting of beryllium silicate, Be₂SiO₄, and occurring as colourless or white scales and prisms. Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in London and Edinburgh Philosophical Magazine. From German Phenakit from ancient Greek ϕένακ-, ϕέναξ cheat (of uncertain origin: see note) + German -it, so called on account of its having been mistaken for quartz. Definition of phenakite in US English: phenakite (also phenacite) noun Mineralogy A rare mineral of the trigonal system consisting of beryllium silicate, Be₂SiO₄, and occurring as colourless or white scales and prisms. Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in London and Edinburgh Philosophical Magazine. From German Phenakit from ancient Greek ϕένακ-, ϕέναξ cheat (of uncertain origin: see note) + German -it, so called on account of its having been mistaken for quartz.
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