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- [an-awr-thahyt]
- /ænˈɔr θaɪt/
- /æ.ˈnɔː.ˌθaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-awr-thahyt]
- /ænˈɔr θaɪt/
Definitions of anorthite word
- noun anorthite a white to greyish-white or reddish-white mineral of the feldspar group and plagioclase series, found chiefly in igneous rocks and more rarely in metamorphic rocks. It is used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Composition: calcium aluminium silicate. Formula: CaAl2Si2O8. Crystal structure: triclinic 3
- noun anorthite a white or grayish variety of plagioclase, CaAl2Si2O8, found in basic igneous rocks 3
- noun anorthite a white or gray feldspar mineral, CaAl 2 Si 2 O 8 , calcic plagioclase. 1
- noun anorthite A calcium-rich mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group, typically white, occurring especially in limestones metamorphosed by contact with an igneous intrusion. 1
- noun anorthite (mineralogy) A variety of plagioclase feldspar, the calcium endmember of that series. 0
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Origin of anorthite
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; an-1 + orth- + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Anorthite
noun
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anorthite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
anorthite usage trend in Literature
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