serpentine

蛇的; 似蛇的; 蛇状的

蜿蜒的; 迂回的, 盘旋形的

狡猾的

serpentine

of, relating to, or resembling a serpent

twisting; winding

a curve that is symmetric about the origin of and asymptotic to the x-axis

serpentine

a dark green or brown mineral with a greasy or silky lustre, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is used as an ornamental stone; and one variety (chrysotile) is known as asbestos. Composition: hydrated magnesium silicate. Formula: Mg&-{3}Si&-{2}O&-{5}(OH)&-{4}. Crystal structure: monoclinic

any of a group of minerals having the general formula (Mg,Fe)&-{3}Si&-{2}O&-{5}(OH)&-{4}