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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [azh-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈæʒ əˌraɪt/
- /ˈazjʊrˌɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [azh-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈæʒ əˌraɪt/
Definitions of azurite word
- noun azurite an azure-blue mineral associated with copper deposits. It is a source of copper. Composition: copper carbonate. Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2. Crystal structure: monoclinic 3
- noun azurite a brilliantly blue or violet, monoclinic mineral, Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2, an ore of copper 3
- noun azurite a semiprecious gem made from this mineral 3
- noun azurite a blue mineral, a hydrous copper carbonate, Cu 3 (CO 3) 2 (OH) 2 : an ore of copper. 1
- noun azurite a gem of moderate value cut from this mineral. 1
- noun azurite A blue mineral consisting of copper hydroxyl carbonate. It occurs as blue prisms or crystal masses, often with malachite. 1
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Origin of azurite
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; azure + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Azurite
noun
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determiner
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azurite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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