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- [broo-sahyt]
- /ˈbru saɪt/
- /ˈbruː.ˌsaɪt/
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- [broo-sahyt]
- /ˈbru saɪt/
Definitions of brucite word
- noun brucite the mineral form of magnesium hydroxide, translucent and white or pale green in colour 3
- noun brucite a mineral, magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH) 2 , occurring in tabular, foliated crystals: used in magnesia refractories. 1
- noun brucite (mineralogy) A mineral form of magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2. 0
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Origin of brucite
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; named after A. Bruce (1777-1818), American mineralogist; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Brucite
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brucite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% 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.
brucite usage trend in Literature
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