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chalcedony

chal·ced·o·ny
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kal-sed-n-ee, kal-suh-doh-nee]
    • /kælˈsɛd n i, ˈkæl səˌdoʊ ni/
    • /kæl.ˈse.də.nɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-sed-n-ee, kal-suh-doh-nee]
    • /kælˈsɛd n i, ˈkæl səˌdoʊ ni/

Definitions of chalcedony word

  • noun chalcedony a microcrystalline often greyish form of quartz with crystals arranged in parallel fibres: a gemstone. Formula: SiO2 3
  • noun chalcedony a type of quartz with a waxy luster and microscopic crystals often forming colorful, parallel bands 3
  • noun plural chalcedony a microcrystalline, translucent variety of quartz, often milky or grayish. 1
  • noun chalcedony A microcrystalline type of quartz occurring in several different forms, including onyx, agate, and jasper. 1
  • noun chalcedony rock: type of quartz 1
  • noun chalcedony A form of fine-grained quartz that is nearly transparent or has a milky translucence; it fractures conchoidally. 0

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Origin of chalcedony

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English calcedonie < Late Latin chalcēdōnius (Vulgate, Rev. XIX, 19), equivalent to chalcēdōn- (< Greek chalkēdṓn chalcedony, identified by Saint Jerome with Chalcedon, the city) + -ius -ious

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Parts of speech for Chalcedony

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chalcedony popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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