allanite

al·lan·ite

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [al-uh-nahyt]
- /ˈæl əˌnaɪt/
- /ˈalənˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-nahyt]
- /ˈæl əˌnaɪt/

Definitions of allanite word

noun allanite a rare black or brown mineral consisting of the hydrated silicate of calcium, aluminium, iron, cerium, lanthanum, and other rare earth minerals. It occurs in granites and other igneous rocks. Formula: (Ca,Ce,La,Y)2(Al,Fe,Be,Mn,Mg)3(SiO4)3(OH) 3
noun allanite a member of the epidote group, a silicate of calcium, cerium, aluminum, and iron, occurring chiefly in brown-to-black masses or prismatic crystals. 1
noun allanite (mineral) Any of a group of silicate minerals that are a source of rare earth metals. 1
noun allanite (mineralogy) Any of a group of silicate minerals that are a source of rare earth metals. 0

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Origin of allanite

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; named after Thomas Allan (1777-1833), English mineralogist; see -ite1

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allanite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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