Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: scold
Next word: scolex
Definition of: scolecite
(skol′ə·sīt, skō′lə-) noun
A vitreous or silky, colorless, hydrous silicate of calcium and aluminum; a zeolite, isomorphous with natrolite. [<Gk. skōlēx, -ēkos a worm; so called because it sometimes curls up when heated]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: