aphanite

aph·a·nite

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [af-uh-nahyt]
- /ˈæf əˌnaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [af-uh-nahyt]
- /ˈæf əˌnaɪt/

Definitions of aphanite word

noun aphanite any fine-grained rock, such as a basalt, containing minerals that cannot be distinguished with the naked eye 3
noun aphanite rock so closely grained that its individual crystals cannot be seen by the unaided eye 3
noun aphanite a fine-grained igneous rock having such compact texture that the constituent minerals cannot be detected with the naked eye. 1
noun aphanite (geology) Certain dark igneous rocks having grain so fine that the individual crystals cannot be seen with the naked eye. 0

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Origin of aphanite

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < Greek aphan(ḗs) unseen, hidden, invisible (a- a-6 + phanēs, adj. derivative of phaínein to bring to light, disclose) + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Aphanite

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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aphanite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

aphanite usage trend in Literature

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