Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A mineral related to pyrochlore, occurring in regular octahedrons having a brownish color and a resinous luster.
- noun Same as
microlith : an incorrect use.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute.
- noun (Min.) A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun mineralogy A basic
fluoride ofsodium ,calcium ,tantalum andniobium that isisomorphous withpyrochlore - noun archaeology A
microlith
Etymologies
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Examples
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It's learnt that an individual, Krishan Singh, had taken permission to fly a microlite, but chose to fly an URC plane instead without informing the authorities.
The Times of India 2010
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If you watch my microlite video you will see that I saw some Whale Sharks in the ocean and a sting ray.
WN.com - Articles related to Jordaan Boosts Bafana's Spirit Ahead of France Clash 2010
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SSP Naunihal Singh said he had sought permission to fly a manned microlite but used the unmanned plane instead.
The Times of India 2010
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It's learnt that an individual, Krishan Singh, had taken permission to fly a microlite, but chose to fly an URC plane instead without informing the authorities.
The Times of India 2010
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If you watch my microlite video you will see that I saw some Whale
WN.com - Articles related to Jordaan Boosts Bafana's Spirit Ahead of France Clash 2010
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SSP Naunihal Singh said he had sought permission to fly a manned microlite but used the unmanned plane instead.
The Times of India 2010
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For more information, visit www. microlite.com or contact Microlite Sales at 724-375-6711 or
unknown title 2009
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Fully functional evaluation copies may be downloaded from the Microlite Corporation web site at www. microlite.com.
unknown title 2009
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Police claim Legal action will be initiated against independent MLA from Kunda Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya and his associate Zulfikar Ali, who were injured after their small microlite aircraft crashed in Pratapgarh, This after an inquiry found them having no license to fly the aircraft.
Times Now 2009
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Designed by a 29-year-old British inventor, the Skycar enables its driver to pilot the vehicle at the mere touch of a button as though it were a microlite.
SFluxe 2009
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