|
Definition of Chlorite
1. Noun. A generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal.
Generic synonyms: Mineral
Definition of Chlorite
1. n. The name of a group of minerals, usually of a green color and micaceous to granular in structure. They are hydrous silicates of alumina, iron, and magnesia.
2. n. Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium.
Definition of Chlorite
1. a mineral group [n -S]
Medical Definition of Chlorite
1. A salt of chlorous acid; the radical ClO2-. (05 Mar 2000)