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colemanite

cole·man·ite
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kohl-muh-nahyt]
    • /ˈkoʊl məˌnaɪt/
    • /kˈəʊlmənˌaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kohl-muh-nahyt]
    • /ˈkoʊl məˌnaɪt/

Definitions of colemanite word

  • noun colemanite a colourless or white glassy mineral consisting of hydrated calcium borate in monoclinic crystalline form. It occurs with and is a source of borax. Formula: Ca2B6O11.5H2O 3
  • noun colemanite a white or colorless, monoclinic mineral, Ca2B6O11·5H2O, that is an ore of boron; hydrous calcium borate 3
  • noun colemanite a mineral, hydrous calcium borate, Ca 2 B 6 O 11 ⋅5H 2 O, occurring in colorless or milky-white crystals. 1
  • noun colemanite (mineralogy) A white, grey or colorless mineral form of calcium borate; a principal source of boron. 0

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Parts of speech for Colemanite

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colemanite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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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