TRIP'OLI, noun In mineralogy, a mineral originally brought from tripoli used in polishing stones and metals. It has a dull argillaceous appearance, but is not compact. It has a fine hard grain, but does not soften by water, or mix with it. It is principally composed of silex.
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Webster's Dictionary 1828
American Dictionary of the English Language, Noah Webster, 1828.