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noun
A silicate of magnesium, iron and aluminium, found in the upper mantle of the Earth, that stores oxygen when under intense pressure
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A political supporter of John Major (born 1943), British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
Topics: government, politics
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History
From Major + -ite.
