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alunite

al·u·nite
A a

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [al-yuh-nahyt]
    • /ˈæl yəˌnaɪt/
    • /əljuːnˈaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-yuh-nahyt]
    • /ˈæl yəˌnaɪt/

Definitions of alunite word

  • noun alunite a white, grey, or reddish mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium sulphate. It occurs in volcanic igneous rocks and is a source of potassium and aluminium compounds. Formula: KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 3
  • noun alunite a semihard, hydrous mineral, KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6, used to produce alum 3
  • noun alunite a mineral, a hydrous sulfate of potassium and aluminum, KAl 3 (SO 4) 2 (OH) 6 , commonly occurring in fine-grained masses. 1
  • noun alunite (mineral) A gray, water-soluble mineral, potassium aluminium sulphate; the natural source of alum, KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6. 1
  • noun alunite (mineralogy) A gray, water-soluble mineral, potassium aluminium sulphate; the natural source of alum, KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6. 0

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Origin of alunite

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < French alun (< Latin alūmen alum1) + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Alunite

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alunite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% 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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