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- [bron-zahyt]
- /ˈbrɒn zaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bron-zahyt]
- /ˈbrɒn zaɪt/
Definitions of bronzite word
- noun bronzite a type of orthopyroxene often having a metallic or pearly sheen 3
- noun bronzite a greenish-brown or black mineral with a bronzelike luster, an orthorhombic pyroxene, (Mg,Fe) 2 (Si 2 O 6), intermediate in composition between enstatite and hypersthene. 1
- noun bronzite (mineralogy) A variety of enstatite, often with a bronze-like lustre. 0
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Origin of bronzite
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; bronze + -ite1; so called from its sheen
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Parts of speech for Bronzite
noun
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bronzite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
bronzite usage trend in Literature
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