arsenolite

ar·sen·o·lite

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahr-sen-l-ahyt]
- /ɑrˈsɛn lˌaɪt/
- /ˌɑːsənəʊlˈaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-sen-l-ahyt]
- /ɑrˈsɛn lˌaɪt/

Definitions of arsenolite word

noun arsenolite a mineral, arsenic trioxide, As 2 O 3 , occurring usually as a white incrustation on arsenical ores. 1
noun arsenolite (mineralogy) A mineral form of arsenic trioxide. 0

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Origin of arsenolite

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; arseno- + -lite

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Parts of speech for Arsenolite

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arsenolite 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.

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