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- [an-druh-dahyt]
- /ˈæn drəˌdaɪt/
- /ˈandrədˌaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-druh-dahyt]
- /ˈæn drəˌdaɪt/
Definitions of andradite word
- noun andradite a yellow, green, or brownish-black garnet that consists of calcium iron silicate and is used as a gemstone. Formula: Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3 3
- noun andradite a variety of garnet, Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3, sometimes used as a gem 3
- noun andradite a mineral, calcium-iron garnet, Ca 3 Fe 2 Si 3 O 2 , occurring in brown, green, or black crystals. 1
- noun andradite A mineral of the garnet group, containing calcium and iron. It occurs as yellow, green, brown, or black crystals, sometimes of gem quality. 1
- noun andradite A nesosilicate mineral of the garnet group with chemical formula Ca3Fe2Si3O12. 0
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Origin of andradite
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; named after J. B. de Andrada e Silva; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Andradite
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andradite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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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