allophane

al·lo·phane

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [al-uh-feyn]
- /ˈæl əˌfeɪn/
- /ˈaləfˌeɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-feyn]
- /ˈæl əˌfeɪn/

Definitions of allophane word

noun allophane a variously coloured amorphous mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium silicate and occurring in cracks in some sedimentary rocks 3
noun allophane a soft clay mineral, a translucent, hydrous silicate of aluminum, of varying composition and color, typically occurring as incrustations in chalk and sandstone 3
noun allophane a clay mineral, an amorphous hydrous silicate of aluminum, occurring in blue, green, or yellow, resinous to earthy masses. 1
noun allophane (mineralogy) An amorphous hydrous aluminium silicate clay mineral. 0

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Origin of allophane

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Greek allophanḗs, equivalent to allo- allo- + phan- (stem of phaínesthai to appear) + -ēs adj. suffix

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Parts of speech for Allophane

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allophane popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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