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Webster 1913 Edition

Analcime

A-nal′cime

,

Noun.

[Gr.

ἀν

priv. +

ἄλκιμοσ

strong,

ἀλκή

strength: cf. F.

analcime

.]

(Min.)

A white or flesh-red mineral, of the zeolite family, occurring in isometric crystals. By friction, it acquires a weak electricity; hence its name.