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- [an-hahy-drahyt]
- /ænˈhaɪ draɪt/
- /ænˈhaɪdraɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-hahy-drahyt]
- /ænˈhaɪ draɪt/
Definitions of anhydrite word
- noun anhydrite a colourless or greyish-white mineral, found in sedimentary rocks. It is used in the manufacture of cement, fertilizers, and chemicals. Composition: anhydrous calcium sulphate. Formula: CaSO4. Crystal structure: orthorhombic 3
- noun anhydrite a soft, light-colored, orthorhombic mineral, CaSO4, that changes into gypsum with the absorption of water; anhydrous calcium sulfate 3
- noun anhydrite a mineral, anhydrous calcium sulfate, CaSO 4 , usually occurring in whitish or slightly colored masses. 1
- noun anhydrite A white mineral consisting of anhydrous calcium sulfate. It typically occurs in evaporite deposits. 1
- noun anhydrite (mineralogy) A saline evaporite consisting of anhydrous calcium sulfate (gypsum). 0
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Origin of anhydrite
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; anhydr- + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Anhydrite
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anhydrite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
anhydrite usage trend in Literature
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