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Definition of Humite

1. n. A mineral of a transparent vitreous brown color, found in the ejected masses of Vesuvius. It is a silicate of iron and magnesia, containing fluorine.

Definition of Humite

1. a particular impurity in marble [n -S]

Medical Definition of Humite

1. A mineral of a transparent vitreous brown colour, found in the ejected masses of Vesuvius. It is a silicate of iron and magnesia, containing fluorine. Origin: Named after Sir A.Hume. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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