celestine
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Noun — A pale blue-white mineral (strontium sulfate) that forms in orthorhombic crystals, mined mainly as a source of strontium.
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Etymology
From Old French celestin, from Latin caelestinus ("heavenly"), from caelum ("sky, heaven").
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What does “celestine” mean?
The word “celestine” means a pale blue-white mineral (strontium sulfate) that forms in orthorhombic crystals, mined mainly as a source of strontium. In plain terms, either a pale blue mineral or a member of a specific Catholic monastic order — context makes clear which.
How do you use “celestine” in a sentence?
Here is “celestine” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed a cluster of celestine crystals with a faint blue tint.”
What part of speech is “celestine”?
“Celestine” is a noun.
Where does the word “celestine” come from?
The word “celestine” comes from Latin. From Old French celestin, from Latin caelestinus ("heavenly"), from caelum ("sky, heaven").
How many meanings does “celestine” have?
“Celestine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pale blue-white mineral (strontium sulfate) that forms in orthorhombic crystals, mined mainly as a source of strontium.