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Definition of Diaspore

1. n. A hydrate of alumina, often occurring in white lamellar masses with brilliant pearly luster; -- so named on account of its decrepitating when heated before the blowpipe.

Definition of Diaspore

1. a mineral [n -S]

Medical Definition of Diaspore

1. A hydrate of alumina, often occurring in white lamellar masses with brilliant pearly luster; so named on account of its decrepitating when heated before the blowpipe. Origin: From Gr. A scattering; through, asunder + to sow, scatter like seed: cf. F. Diaspore. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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