allophane: Meaning and Definition of

al•lo•phane

Pronunciation: (al'u-fān"), [key]
— n.
  1. a clay mineral, an amorphous hydrous silicate of aluminum, occurring in blue, green, or yellow, resinous to earthy masses.
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