boehmite

boehm·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bey-mahyt, boh-]
- /ˈbeɪ maɪt, ˈboʊ-/
- /bˈəʊhmaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey-mahyt, boh-]
- /ˈbeɪ maɪt, ˈboʊ-/

Definitions of boehmite word

noun boehmite a grey, red, or brown mineral that consists of alumina in rhombic crystalline form and occurs in bauxite. Formula: AlO(OH) 3
noun boehmite a soft, orthorhombic mineral, hydrous aluminum oxide, AlO(OH), that is a chief component of some bauxites 3
noun boehmite a mineral, hydrous aluminum oxide, AlO(OH), a major component of bauxite. 1
noun boehmite (mineralogy) A mixed oxide and hydroxide of aluminium. 0

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Origin of boehmite

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

1925-30; < German Böhmit, named after J. Böhm, 20th-century German scientist; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Boehmite

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boehmite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

boehmite usage trend in Literature

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