xylite

Meanings

• Noun

  A lightweight, porous, and microcrystalline form of silica, resembling chalcedony or tuff, formed by the consolidation of silica-impregnated plant material.

  - "Xylite is often used in the restoration of ancient sculptures."
  - "The discovery of xylite in sedimentary rocks provided evidence of ancient plant life."

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Variants

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hyalite , hyalites

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'xylites', meaning 'wood', due to its original formation from plant material.

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Trivia

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1. Xylite is also known as 'botryoidal chalcedony' due to its grape-like appearance.

2. The term 'xylite' was first used in the scientific literature by the German mineralogist Abraham Gottlob Werner in the late 18th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chalcedony: A microcrystalline variety of quartz, resembling agate, and often found in nodular or concentric layers.

2. Tuff: A consolidated volcanic ash or sediment, often containing fossilized plant or animal remains.

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Culture

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Xylite has been used extensively in archaeology and paleobotany for the study of ancient plant life and the identification of fossilized wood. It has also been used in the restoration of art and historical artifacts.

How to Memorize "xylite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light, porous stone that resembles wood, formed from the consolidation of silica-impregnated plant material.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'xylite' with 'wood' and 'silica' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Xylophone's Xylite' to remember the meaning of xylite as a wood-like silica.

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