arkose

ar·kose

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-kohs]
- /ˈɑr koʊs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-kohs]
- /ˈɑr koʊs/

Definitions of arkose word

noun arkose a sandstone consisting of grains of feldspar and quartz cemented by a mixture of quartz and clay minerals 3
noun arkose a medium-grained sandstone containing feldspar, derived from the erosion of igneous rock, esp. granite 3
noun arkose a granular sedimentary rock composed of quartz and feldspar or mica; a feldspathic sandstone. 1
noun arkose A coarse-grained sandstone that is at least 25 percent feldspar. 1
noun arkose (geology) A sedimentary rock consisting of small fragments of feldspar and quartz similar to a coarse sand. 0

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Origin of arkose

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

Borrowed into English from French around 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Arkose

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arkose popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% 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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