mica
mi·ca
noun \ˈmī-kə\Definition of MICA
: any of various colored or transparent mineral silicates crystallizing in monoclinic forms that readily separate into very thin leaves
— mi·ca·ceous \mī-ˈkā-shəs\ adjective
See Origin of MICA
New Latin, from Latin, grain, crumb; perhaps akin to Greek mikros small
First Known Use: 1777
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