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chrysocolla

chrys·o·col·la
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kris-uh-kol-uh]
    • /ˌkrɪs əˈkɒl ə/
    • /krˈɪsəkˌɒlə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kris-uh-kol-uh]
    • /ˌkrɪs əˈkɒl ə/

Definitions of chrysocolla word

  • noun chrysocolla a mineral that is a silicate of copper and occurs in shades of blue or green and is reputed to have calming properties 3
  • noun chrysocolla a mineral, hydrous copper silicate, CuSiO 3 ⋅2H 2 O, occurring in compact, green or blue masses, sometimes used in ornaments. 1
  • noun chrysocolla (mineralogy) A vitreous silicate mineral that is a minor ore of copper, with the chemical formula (Cu2+,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O. 0

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Origin of chrysocolla

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin chrȳsocolla < Greek chrȳsókolla gold solder, equivalent to chrȳso- chryso- + kólla glue (cf. collage)

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Parts of speech for Chrysocolla

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chrysocolla popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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