n. (Chem.) A salt formed by the combination of azotous, or nitrous, acid with a base; a nitrite. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; deceit, fr. &unr_; to deceive; it having been often mistaken for other minerals. ] (Min.) Native phosphate of lime, occurring usually in six-sided prisms, color often pale green, transparent or translucent. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; deceit, fr. &unr_; to deceive; it having been often mistaken for other minerals. ] (Min.) Native phosphate of lime, occurring usually in six-sided prisms, color often pale green, transparent or translucent. [ 1913 Webster ]