English word neolite comes from English neo-, English -lite (Used to form names of rocks and minerals.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| neo- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Being a newly-discovered or -synthesized variant of an existing compound. (organic chemistry) Having a structure, similar to that of neopentane, in which each hydrogen atom of a methyl group has been replaced by an alkyl group. Contemporary. New. |
| -lite | English (eng) | Used to form names of rocks and minerals. |
| neolite | English (eng) | (mineral) A dark green silicate of aluminium and magnesium. |