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acmite

ac·mite
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-mahyt]
    • /ˈæk maɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-mahyt]
    • /ˈæk maɪt/

Definitions of acmite word

  • noun acmite a silicate mineral with chemical formula NaFeSi2O6, consisting of pyramid-shaped crystals; aegirite 3
  • noun acmite a rare pyroxene mineral, sodium-ferric iron silicate, NaFe(Si 2 O 6), found in feldspathoid rocks. 1
  • noun acmite (mineralogy) Synonym of aegirine. 0

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Origin of acmite

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Greek akm(ḗ) sharp point + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Acmite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

acmite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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