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- [al-bahyt]
- /ˈæl baɪt/
- /ˈalbaɪt/
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- [al-bahyt]
- /ˈæl baɪt/
Definitions of albite word
- noun albite a colourless, milky-white, yellow, pink, green, or black mineral of the feldspar group and plagioclase series, found in igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. It is used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Composition: sodium aluminium silicate. Formula: NaALSi3O8. Crystal structure: triclinic 3
- noun albite a usually milky white variety of plagioclase, NaAlSi3O8, found in various plutonic rocks, esp. granite and syenite, often with twin crystals 3
- noun albite the sodium end member of the plagioclase feldspar group, light-colored and found in alkalic igneous rocks. 1
- noun albite A sodium-rich mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group, typically white, occurring widely in igneous rocks. 1
- noun albite (mineralogy) A plagioclase feldspar, the first member of the Albite-Anorthite solid solution series. 0
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Origin of albite
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Latin alb(us) white + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Albite
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albite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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