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laumontite(dictionary)

motorcade (oh) and laumontite (medicine)


motorcade (oh)



[Date: 1900-2000; Origin: motor + -cade (as in cavalcade)]
a line of official cars, including a car carrying an important person, that is travelling somewhere
::the President's motorcade

laumontite (medicine)


laumontite
<chemical> A mineral, of a white colour and vitreous luster. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. Exposed to the air, it loses water, becomes opaque, and crumbles.

Alternative forms: laumonite.

Origin: From Dr. Laumont, the discoverer.

Source: Websters Dictionary