A mineral, of a white color and vitreous luster, with the chemical formula CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂·4H₂O. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. Exposed to the air, it loses water, becomes opaque, and crumbles.

launayitenoun

A monoclinic-prismatic lead gray mineral containing antimony, lead, and sulfur.

launcenoun

Obsolete form of lance.

Launcestonname

A town and civil parish with a town council in eastern Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SX3384).

launchverb

To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.

launch intoverb

To begin (something involved or time-consuming).

launch padnoun

The surface or structure from which a launch is made.

launchableadj

Capable of being launched

launchedverb

simple past and past participle of launch

launcheenoun

That which is launched.

launchernoun

One who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.

launchestverb

second-person singular simple present indicative of launch

launchethverb

third-person singular simple present indicative of launch

launchfulnoun

Enough to fill a launch (type of boat).

launchingnoun

The act by which something is launched; a launch.

launchmasternoun

An officer in charge of launching a vehicle.

launchpadnoun

Alternative form of launch pad.

launchwaynoun

The timbers etc. down which a vessel is launched into the water.

laundnoun

A grassy plain or pasture, especially surrounded by woodland; a glade.

laundernoun

A washerwoman or washerman.

launderabilitynoun

The quality or degree of being launderable.

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