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- [bahy-uh-tahyt]
- /ˈbaɪ əˌtaɪt/
- /ˈbaɪə.ˌtaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-uh-tahyt]
- /ˈbaɪ əˌtaɪt/
Definitions of biotite word
- noun biotite a black or dark green mineral of the mica group, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. Composition: hydrous magnesium iron potassium aluminium silicate. Formula: K(Mg,Fe)3(Al,Fe)Si3O10(OH)2. Crystal structure: monoclinic 3
- noun biotite a dark-colored, soft, monoclinic mica, K(Mg,Fe)3(Al,Fe)Si3O10(OH)2, found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks 3
- noun biotite a very common mineral of the mica group, occurring in black, dark-brown, or dark-green sheets and flakes: an important constituent of igneous and metamorphic rocks. 1
- noun biotite (mineralogy) A dark brown mica; it is a mixed aluminosilicate and fluoride of potassium, magnesium and iron. 0
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Origin of biotite
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; named after J. B. Biot (1774-1862), French mineralogist and mathematician; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Biotite
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biotite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% 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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- how are the minerals biotite mica and muscovite mica different?
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