chalcocite

chal·co·cite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kal-kuh-sahyt]
- /ˈkæl kəˌsaɪt/
- /tʃˈalkəsˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-kuh-sahyt]
- /ˈkæl kəˌsaɪt/

Definitions of chalcocite word

noun chalcocite a lead-grey or black mineral, found as a copper ore or in veins. It is a source of copper. Composition: copper sulphide. Formula: Cu2S. Crystal structure: orthorhombic 3
noun chalcocite a dark-gray, lustrous mineral, Cu2S, that is an ore of copper; cuprous sulfide 3
noun chalcocite a common mineral, cuprous sulfide, Cu 2 S: an important ore of copper. 1
noun chalcocite (mineralogy) Cuprous sulfide, Cu2S, an important ore of copper. 0

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Origin of chalcocite

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; irregular chalco- + (anthra)cite

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Parts of speech for Chalcocite

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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chalcocite popularity

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

According to our data about 66% 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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