Definition
brucites
noun
- Plural of brucite; a naturally occurring mineral form of magnesium hydroxide, typically white or colorless, used in industrial applications.
Usage: technical; mineralogy
Examples
- Brucites are commonly found in metamorphic rocks and serpentinite deposits.
- The mining company extracted brucites for use in flame retardants and other chemical products.
- Geologists identified brucites in the ore samples using X-ray diffraction analysis.
- Industrial applications of brucites include their use as a base material in various manufacturing processes.