hornblende meaning

UK US /ˈhɔrnblɛnd/ 2 syllables

hornblende (noun): a green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron.

Definition of hornblende

  1. a green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron

    Type of: amphibole

How to pronounce hornblende

hornblende is pronounced /ˈhɔrnblɛnd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in DE · 10-letter words

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