olivinic
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ol·i·vine
(ŏl′ə-vēn′)n.
A mineral silicate of iron and magnesium, principally (Mg, Fe)2SiO4, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and used as a structural material in refractories and in cements. Also called chrysolite.
ol′i·vin′ic (-vĭn′ĭk), ol′i·vi·nit′ic (-və-nĭt′ĭk) adj.
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olivinic
(ˌɒlɪˈvɪnɪk) orolivinitic
adj
of, relating to, or containing olivine
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