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hypersthene

noun
hy·​per·​sthene | \ ˈhÄ«-pÉ™rs-ËŒthÄ“n How to pronounce hypersthene (audio) \

Definition of hypersthene

: an orthorhombic grayish or greenish black or dark brown pyroxene

Other Words from hypersthene

hypersthenic \ ËŒhÄ«-​pÉ™rs-​ˈthe-​nik How to pronounce hypersthenic (audio) , -​ˈthÄ“-​ \ adjective

First Known Use of hypersthene

circa 1808, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for hypersthene

French hypersthène, from Greek hyper- + sthenos strength

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