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Definition of Ampelite

1. n. An earth abounding in pyrites, used by the ancients to kill insects, etc., on vines; -- applied by Brongniart to a carbonaceous alum schist.

Medical Definition of Ampelite

1. An earth abounding in pyrites, used by the ancients to kill insects, etc, on vines; applied by Brongniart to a carbonaceous alum schist. Origin: L. Ampelitis, Gr, fr. Vine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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