andesitic

an·des·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-duh-zahyt]
- /ˈæn dəˌzaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-duh-zahyt]
- /ˈæn dəˌzaɪt/

Definitions of andesitic word

adjective andesitic relating to, or containing, andesite 3
noun andesitic a dark-colored volcanic rock composed essentially of plagioclase feldspar and one or more mafic minerals, as hornblende or biotite. 1
noun andesitic Pertaining to, or composed of andesite. 1
adjective andesitic (geology) Pertaining to, or composed of andesite. 0

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Origin of andesitic

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; named after Andes; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Andesitic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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andesitic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

andesitic usage trend in Literature

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