Definition of Cerite

1. n. A gastropod shell belonging to the family Cerithiïdæ; -- so called from its hornlike form.

2. n. A mineral of a brownish of cherry-red color, commonly massive. It is a hydrous silicate of cerium and allied metals.

Definition of Cerite

1. Noun. (minerology) A hydrous silicate of cerium (and other metals) ¹

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Definition of Cerite

1. a mineral [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cerite

ceria
cerian
cerias
ceric
ceriferous
ceriman
cerin
cering
cerins
ceriopyrochlore
ceriopyrochlores
ceriph
ceriphs
cerise
cerises
cerite (current term)
cerites
cerium
cerium isotopes
cerium radioisotopes
ceriums
cerivastatin
cermet
cermet cements
cermets
cerne
cerned
cernes
cerning
cernuous

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