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-philite

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek φῐ́λος (phílos) +‎ -ite.[1]

Suffix

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-philite

  1. Synonym of -phile.
  2. (mineralogy) Forming names of minerals associated with a substance.

Derived terms

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English terms suffixed with -philite

References

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  1. ^ “-philite, comb. form”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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