chalcanthite

chal·can·thite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kal-kan-thahyt]
- /kælˈkæn θaɪt/
- /tʃˈalkanθˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-kan-thahyt]
- /kælˈkæn θaɪt/

Definitions of chalcanthite word

noun chalcanthite a blue secondary mineral consisting of hydrated copper sulphate in triclinic crystalline form. Formula: CuSO4.5H2O 3
noun chalcanthite a bluish, triclinic mineral, CuSO4·5H2O, that is an ore of copper: hydrous copper sulfate 3
noun chalcanthite Mineralogy. blue vitriol. 1
noun chalcanthite (mineral) A mineral form of copper sulfate, CuSO4. 1
noun chalcanthite (mineralogy) A mineral form of copper sulfate, CuSO4. 0

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Origin of chalcanthite

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < Latin chalcanth(um) (< Greek chálkanthon blue vitriol, literally, flower of copper, equivalent to chalk(ós) copper + ánth(os) flower + -on neuter suffix) + -ite1

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chalcanthite popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 60% 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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