indianite
(ˈɪndɪənaɪt)
[-ite.]
1. Min. A variety of anorthite found in India, where it forms the matrix of corundum.
| 1814 T. Allan Min. Nomen. 18 (Chester). 1873 Proc. Amer. Phil. Soc. XIII. 375 A white, grayish and reddish variety of anorthite, called indianite. |
2. Name given to a solution of caoutchouc or indian-rubber. (Cf. vulcanite.)
| 1870 Eng. Mech. 11 Mar. 625/3 A solution of caoutchouc (indianite). |