andesine

an·de·sine

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-duh-zeen]
- /ˈæn dəˌzin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-duh-zeen]
- /ˈæn dəˌzin/

Definitions of andesine word

noun andesine a feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series consisting of an aluminium silicate of sodium and calcium. Formula: NaAlSi3O8.CaAl2Si2O8 3
noun andesine a mineral, intermediate in the plagioclase feldspar group, having a play of colors and usually found as crystals in igneous rocks. 1
noun andesine (mineralogy) Sodium calcium aluminum silicate, (), a plagioclase feldspar, the third member of the albite-anorthite solid solution series. Found in fine-grained andesite lavas; crystals are rarely seen. 0

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Origin of andesine

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; named after Andes; see -ine2

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andesine popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% 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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