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anthophyllite

an·tho·phyl·lite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-thuh-fil-ahyt]
    • /ˌæn θəˈfɪl aɪt/
    • /ˈanθəfˌɪlaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-thuh-fil-ahyt]
    • /ˌæn θəˈfɪl aɪt/

Definitions of anthophyllite word

  • noun anthophyllite a black or greenish-black mineral from the hornblende group, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks 3
  • noun anthophyllite a mineral, magnesium-iron silicate, (Mg,Fe) 7 (Si 8 O 22)(OH) 2 , occurring in schists in lamellar or fibrous clove-brown crystals. 1
  • noun anthophyllite (mineral) A dark brown amphibole mineral; a mixed silicate of iron and magnesium. 1
  • noun anthophyllite (mineralogy) A dark brown amphibole mineral; a mixed silicate of iron and magnesium. 0

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Origin of anthophyllite

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < New Latin anthophyll(um) clove (see antho-, -phyl) + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Anthophyllite

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anthophyllite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% 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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