calaverite

cal·a·ver·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kal-uh-vair-ahyt]
- /ˌkæl əˈvɛər aɪt/
- /kˈaləvərˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-uh-vair-ahyt]
- /ˌkæl əˈvɛər aɪt/

Definitions of calaverite word

noun calaverite a metallic pale yellow mineral consisting of a telluride of gold in the form of elongated striated crystals. It is a source of gold in Australia and North America. Formula: AuTe2 3
noun calaverite a yellow to silver-white, monoclinic mineral, AuTe2: an ore of gold, it contains a trace of silver 3
noun calaverite a silver-white mineral, gold telluride, AuTe 2 , containing a little silver: an ore of gold. 1
noun calaverite (mineralogy) A mineral form of gold telluride AuTe2. 0

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Origin of calaverite

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70, Americanism; Calaver(as), county in California where first found + -ite1

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calaverite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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