Definition of analcime
: a white or slightly colored mineral that consists of hydrated silicate of sodium and aluminum and occurs in various igneous rocks in massive form or in crystals
Origin of analcime
French, from Greek analkimos weak, from an- + alkimos strong, from alkē strength
First Known Use: 1803
Learn More about analcime
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about "analcime"
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up analcime? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).