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feldspar

/fɛldspɑːr/ noun · British & US
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What does feldspar mean?

noun

A group of rock-forming minerals that make up about 50 to 60% of the Earth's crust, typically white or light-colored and often used as a component in ceramics and glass.

Example

"The geologist studied the feldspar deposits in the mountain range."

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