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chiastolite

chi·as·to·lite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahy-as-tl-ahyt]
    • /kaɪˈæs tlˌaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahy-as-tl-ahyt]
    • /kaɪˈæs tlˌaɪt/

Definitions of chiastolite word

  • noun chiastolite a variety of andalusite containing carbon impurities 3
  • noun chiastolite a variety of the mineral andalusite having cruciform carbonaceous inclusions. 1
  • noun chiastolite (mineralogy) An aluminosilicate mineral having carbon inclusions, a variety of andalusite. 0

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Origin of chiastolite

First appearance:

before 1795
One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; alteration of chiastolith (see -lite), equivalent to Greek chiastó(s) set crosswise (see chiasma) + -lith

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Parts of speech for Chiastolite

noun
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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chiastolite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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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