Agalmatolite

Pronunciation: /ˌæɡəlmætəˈlaɪt/

Definitions of agalmatolite

noun a mineral or rock that consists mainly of kaolinite and quartz, often used for carving sculptures

Example Sentences

A1 Agalmatolite is a type of mineral.

A2 Agalmatolite is often used in carving sculptures.

B1 The agalmatolite statue was displayed in the museum.

B2 Artists appreciate the fine texture of agalmatolite for their creations.

C1 The rare agalmatolite piece fetched a high price at the auction.

C2 Experts can distinguish different types of agalmatolite based on their composition.

Examples of agalmatolite in a Sentence

formal Agalmatolite is a type of soft mineral commonly used in carving and sculpture.

informal I heard that agalmatolite is really easy to carve compared to other minerals.

slang Agalmatolite is like the butter of the mineral world - so soft and easy to work with!

figurative Her mind was like agalmatolite, easily shaped and molded by those around her.

Grammatical Forms of agalmatolite

• past tense: agalmatolite
• plural: agalmatolites
• comparative: more agalmatolite
• superlative: most agalmatolite
• present tense: agalmatolites
• future tense: will agalmatolite
• perfect tense: has agalmatolited
• continuous tense: is agalmatoliting
• singular: agalmatolite
• positive degree: agalmatolite
• infinitive: to agalmatolite
• gerund: agalmatoliting
• participle: agalmatolited

Origin and Evolution of agalmatolite

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'agalmatolite' originates from the Greek words 'agalma', meaning statue, and 'lithos', meaning stone.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of soft, compact, and usually white mineral used for carving statues, the term 'agalmatolite' has evolved to also encompass a type of clay mineral with similar properties.