beryllonite

be·ryl·lon·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [buh-ril-uh-nahyt]
- /bəˈrɪl əˌnaɪt/
- /bˈɜːrɪlˌɒnaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-ril-uh-nahyt]
- /bəˈrɪl əˌnaɪt/

Definitions of beryllonite word

noun beryllonite a mineral, sodium beryllium phosphate, NaBePO 4 , occurring in colorless or light-yellow crystals, sometimes used as a gemstone. 1
noun beryllonite (mineralogy) A rare mineral, sodium beryllium phosphate, with the chemical formula NaBePO4; found especially in Maine. 0

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Origin of beryllonite

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < Greek bērýll(i)on (bḗryll(os) beryl + -ion diminutive suffix) + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Beryllonite

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beryllonite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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