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douglasite

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A certain complex halide mineral.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

A support of the Democrat Stephen A. Douglas in the context of the American Civil War.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, historical

Topics: government, politics

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History

Etymology

Douglas + -ite