nepheline (Meaning)
Wordnet
nepheline (n)
a whitish mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate or potassium aluminum silicate in crystalline form; used in the manufacture of ceramics and enamels
Webster
nepheline (n.)
Alt. of Nephelite
Synonyms & Antonyms of nepheline
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
nepheline Sentence Examples
- The nepheline syenite rock formation exhibited a distinctive coarse-grained texture.
- Nepheline crystals were abundant in the volcanic ejecta, indicating a magmatic origin.
- The gemstones, known as nepheline-syenite, displayed an iridescent blue glow.
- The chemical composition of the nepheline mineral contributed to its low melting point.
- Igneous rocks with abundant nepheline possess a characteristic high sodium content.
- The presence of nepheline in meteorites hints at its extraterrestrial occurrence.
- The nepheline content in ceramic glazes provides a unique blue color.
- Nepheline-bearing rocks undergo weathering processes differently, resulting in specific soil types.
- The solubility of nepheline in aqueous solutions influences water chemistry in natural environments.
- Nepheline deposits serve as an important economic resource for the extraction of valuable minerals.
FAQs About the word nepheline
a whitish mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate or potassium aluminum silicate in crystalline form; used in the manufacture of ceramics and enamelsAlt.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The nepheline syenite rock formation exhibited a distinctive coarse-grained texture.
Nepheline crystals were abundant in the volcanic ejecta, indicating a magmatic origin.
The gemstones, known as nepheline-syenite, displayed an iridescent blue glow.
The chemical composition of the nepheline mineral contributed to its low melting point.
