anglesite

an·gle·site

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ang-guh l-sahyt]
- /ˈæŋ gəlˌsaɪt/
- /ˈaŋɡəlsˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ang-guh l-sahyt]
- /ˈæŋ gəlˌsaɪt/

Definitions of anglesite word

noun anglesite a white or grey secondary mineral consisting of lead sulphate in orthorhombic crystalline form. It occurs in lead-ore deposits and is a source of lead. Formula: PbSO4 3
noun anglesite a usually white, orthorhombic mineral, PbSO4, often found with galena; lead sulfate 3
noun anglesite a mineral, lead sulfate, PbSO 4 , found in massive deposits and in colorless or variously tinted crystals: a minor ore of lead. 1
noun anglesite (mineralogy) A crystalline mineral form of lead sulfate, PbSO4, formed by the weathering of galena. 0

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Origin of anglesite

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; named after Anglesey where it was first found; see -ite1

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anglesite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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