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- [aw-jahyt]
- /ˈɔ dʒaɪt/
- /ˈɔː.dʒaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-jahyt]
- /ˈɔ dʒaɪt/
Definitions of augite word
- noun augite a black or greenish-black mineral of the pyroxene group, found in igneous rocks. Composition: calcium magnesium iron aluminium silicate. General formula: (Ca,Mg,Fe,Al)(Si,Al)2O6. Crystal structure: monoclinic 3
- noun augite any of various dark-colored, hard, monoclinic pyroxenes, (Ca, Na) (Mg, Fe, Al) (Si, Al)2O6, found in basic igneous rocks 3
- noun augite a silicate mineral, chiefly of calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminum: a dark-green to black variety of monoclinic pyroxene, characteristic of basic rocks. 1
- noun augite (mineral) A variety of pyroxene, usually of a black or dark green color, occurring in igneous rocks, such as basalt. 1
- noun augite (mineralogy) A variety of pyroxene, usually of a black or dark green color, occurring in igneous rocks, such as basalt. 0
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Origin of augite
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; < Latin augītis a kind of precious stone < Greek, equivalent to aug(ḗ) sunlight + -ītis, feminine of -ītēs -ite1
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Parts of speech for Augite
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augite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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