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bronzite

bronz·ite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bron-zahyt]
    • /ˈbrɒn zaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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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Top questions with bronzite

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