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Definition of Schiller

1. Noun. German romantic writer (1759-1805).

Definition of Schiller

1. n. The peculiar bronzelike luster observed in certain minerals, as hypersthene, schiller spar, etc. It is due to the presence of minute inclusions in parallel position, and is sometimes of secondary origin.

Definition of Schiller

1. Proper noun. (surname German from=German) ¹

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Definition of Schiller

1. a brownish luster occurring on certain minerals [n -S]

Medical Definition of Schiller

1. The peculiar bronzelike luster observed in certain minerals, as hypersthene, schiller spar, etc. It is due to the presence of minute inclusions in parallel position, and in sometimes of secondary origin. Schiller spar, an altered variety of enstatite, exhibiting, in certain positions, a bronzelike luster. Origin: G, play of colours. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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