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cerargyrite

ce·rar·gy·rite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh-rahr-juh-rahyt]
    • /səˈrɑr dʒəˌraɪt/
    • /sˈerɑːdʒˌɪraɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-rahr-juh-rahyt]
    • /səˈrɑr dʒəˌraɪt/

Definitions of cerargyrite word

  • noun cerargyrite a soft mineral, AgCl, that is an ore of silver; silver chloride 3
  • noun cerargyrite a very soft mineral, silver chloride, AgCl, used as an ore of silver; horn silver. 1
  • noun cerargyrite (mineralogy) A mineral form of silver chloride, AgCl, that is a rare ore of silver; horn silver. 0

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Origin of cerargyrite

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < Greek kér(as) horn (see cerat-) + árgyr(os) silver + -ite1; compare French kérargyre

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Parts of speech for Cerargyrite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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cerargyrite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.

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