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- [kawr-dee-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈkɔr di əˌraɪt/
- /kˈɔːdiərˌaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawr-dee-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈkɔr di əˌraɪt/
Definitions of cordierite word
- noun cordierite a grey or violet-blue dichroic mineral that consists of magnesium aluminium iron silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form and is found in metamorphic rocks. Formula: (Mg,Fe)2AL4Si5O18.nH2O 3
- noun cordierite a bluish, very hard, pleochroic, crystalline mineral, magnesium aluminum silicate, (Mg,Fe)2 Al4Si5O18, used sometimes as a gem 3
- noun cordierite a strongly dichroic blue mineral consisting of a silicate of magnesium, aluminum, and iron: common in metamorphic rocks. 1
- noun cordierite A dark blue mineral occurring chiefly in metamorphic rocks. It consists of an aluminosilicate of magnesium, and also occurs as a dichroic gem variety. 1
- noun cordierite (mineralogy) A magnesium iron aluminium cyclosilicate. 0
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Origin of cordierite
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; named after Pierre L. A. Cordier (1777-1861), French geologist; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Cordierite
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cordierite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
cordierite usage trend in Literature
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