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jadeite
(jade|ite)
Pronunciation:
/ˈdʒeɪdʌɪt/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a green, blue, or white mineral which is one of the forms of jade. It is a silicate of sodium, aluminium, and iron and belongs to the pyroxene group.
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