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- [an-dl-oo-sahyt]
- /ˌæn dlˈu saɪt/
- /ˈandəlˌuːsaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-dl-oo-sahyt]
- /ˌæn dlˈu saɪt/
Definitions of andalusite word
- noun andalusite a grey, pink, or brown hard mineral consisting of aluminium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form. It occurs in metamorphic rocks and is used as a refractory and as a gemstone. Formula: Al2SiO5 3
- noun andalusite a very hard, orthorhombic silicate of aluminum, Al2SiO5, usually found in schist, slate, or other metamorphic rocks and used to make various high-temperature materials and as a gem 3
- noun andalusite an orthorhombic form of aluminum silicate, Al 2 SiO 5 , found in schistose rocks. 1
- noun andalusite (mineralogy) An aluminium nesosilicate mineral, Al2SiO5. 0
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Origin of andalusite
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; named after Andalusia, where it was first found; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Andalusite
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andalusite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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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