periclase

English

Noun

periclase (countable and uncountable, plural periclases)

  1. (mineralogy) A cubic crystalline form of magnesium oxide (MgO).

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Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2026), “Periclase”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • periclase”, in Mindat.org, Keswick, Va.: Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2026.

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Portuguese

Noun

periclase f (plural periclases)

  1. (mineralogy) periclase