Aegirines

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪdʒɪˌriːnz/

Definitions of aegirines

noun a type of mineral that is a silicate of sodium and iron, typically occurring as dark green or black prismatic crystals

Example Sentences

A1 Aegirines are a type of mineral often found in igneous rocks.

A2 Some jewelry enthusiasts collect aegirines for their unique greenish-black color.

B1 Geologists study the formation and properties of aegirines in volcanic environments.

B2 Mineralogists have identified aegirines as belonging to the pyroxene group of minerals.

C1 The crystal structure of aegirines can vary depending on the presence of other elements.

C2 Researchers have conducted extensive studies on the optical and physical properties of aegirines.

Examples of aegirines in a Sentence

formal Aegirines are a type of mineral belonging to the pyroxene group.

informal I heard aegirines are really rare and valuable minerals.

slang Yo, check out these sick aegirines I found while hiking!

figurative The aegirines in her collection were like little pieces of magic.

Grammatical Forms of aegirines

• plural: aegirines
• comparative: more aegirine
• superlative: most aegirine
• present tense: aegirines
• future tense: will aegirine
• perfect tense: have aegirined
• continuous tense: is aegirining
• singular: aegirine
• positive degree: aegirine
• infinitive: to aegirine
• gerund: aegirining
• participle: aegirined

Origin and Evolution of aegirines

First Known Use: 1897 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aegirines' originated from the Greek mythological figure Aegir, who was the god of the sea in Norse mythology.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in mineralogy to describe a type of mineral, aegirines later became more commonly known as a type of mineral found in igneous rocks.