allemontite

al·le·mont·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-mon-tahyt]
- /ˌæl əˈmɒn taɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-mon-tahyt]
- /ˌæl əˈmɒn taɪt/

Definitions of allemontite word

noun allemontite a white to gray, brittle mineral, antimony arsenide, AsSb, occurring in reniform masses: formerly used as an ore of arsenic. 1
noun allemontite (mineralogy) The mineral form of antimony arsenide (SbAs). 0

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Origin of allemontite

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; named after Allemont (place in France where found); see -ite1

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allemontite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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