● muscovite nom féminin (anglais Muscovy, Moscovie) Variété de mica blanc qui est un silicate hydraté naturel d'aluminium et de potassium, que l'on rencontre dans les granites et les micaschistes. (Elle est utilisée industriellement comme isolant.)
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Muscovite — Catégorie IX : silicates[1] Muscovite; sud est de Minas Gerais, Brésil … Wikipédia en Français
Muscovite — ► NOUN 1) a native or citizen of Moscow. 2) (muscovite) a silver grey form of mica. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to Moscow … English terms dictionary
Muscovite — Mus co*vite, n. [See {Muscovy glass}.] 1. A native or inhabitant of Muscovy or ancient Russia; hence, a Russian. [1913 Webster] 2. An inhabitant of Moscow. [PJC] 3. (Min.) Common potash mica, essentially {KAl3Si3O10(OH)2}. It is used as an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Muscovite — [mus′kə vīt΄] n. 1. a) a person born or living in Muscovy b) a Russian 2. a person born or living in Moscow adj. 1. a) of Muscovy b) Russian … English World dictionary
muscovite — [mus′kə vīt΄] n. [formerly called Muscovy glass: see ITE1] a very common, light colored, soft mica, hydrous potassium aluminum silicate, KAl2 (AlSi3)O10 (OH) 2, used as an electrical or thermal insulator … English World dictionary
Muscovite — For other uses, see Muscovite (disambiguation). Muscovite Muscovite with albite from Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil (dimensions: 6×5.3×3.9 cm) General Catego … Wikipedia
Muscovite — /mus keuh vuyt /, n. 1. a native or inhabitant of Moscow. 2. a native or inhabitant of the Grand Duchy of Muscovy. 3. (l.c.) Mineral. common light colored mica, essentially KAl3Si3O10(OH)2, used as an electrical insulator. 4. Archaic. a Russian.… … Universalium
Muscovite — UK [ˈmʌskəvaɪt] / US [ˈmʌskəˌvaɪt] noun [countable] Word forms Muscovite : singular Muscovite plural Muscovites someone from Moscow Derived word: Muscovite UK / US adjective … English dictionary
muscovite — Mica Mi ca, n. [L. mica crumb, grain, particle; cf. F. mica.] (Min.) The name of a group of minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic. They differ widely in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
muscovite — noun Etymology: Medieval Latin or New Latin Muscovia, Moscovia Moscow Date: 1535 1. capitalized a. a native or resident of the ancient principality of Moscow or of the city of Moscow b. Russian 2. [muscovy (glass)] a colorless to pale brown form… … New Collegiate Dictionary
