notite

(From Val di Noto, Sicily; suff. -ite (Min.).] Mineral .: A name given by Sartorius von Walt ers hausen to a mineral substance, which is referred by Dana to Palagonite (q. v.). The compound is probably a hypothetical one. After correction for impurities the analysis shows: Silica, 36.96; alumina, 6'36; sesquioxide of iron, 21'66; magnesia, 1164; lime, 326; soda, 0-97; potash, 0-99; water, 18:16; which is equivalent to the formula, 2(RO) SiO +2RO3SiO3+5H0. *no-ti-tion, *no-ty-ci-on, s. [Latin notitia knowledge.] Notice, knowledge, information, intelligence. "The Arc he bys shop of Cauntorbury hauynge notycion of the lordys myndes, stode up."- Fabyan (an. 1399.) nō-to-, pref. [Gr. notos =the back.) Pertaining to or situated in or on the dorsal region.