covellite

co·vel·lite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-vel-ahyt, koh-vuh-lahyt]
- /koʊˈvɛl aɪt, ˈkoʊ vəˌlaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-vel-ahyt, koh-vuh-lahyt]
- /koʊˈvɛl aɪt, ˈkoʊ vəˌlaɪt/

Definitions of covellite word

noun covellite an indigo-blue copper sulphide ore, often referred to as blue copper or indigo copper 3
noun covellite a mineral, copper sulfide, CuS, indigo in color and usually occurring as a massive coating on other copper minerals. 1
noun covellite A blue mineral consisting of copper sulfide, typically occurring as a coating on other copper minerals. 1
noun covellite (mineralogy) A shiny indigo-blue sulfide mineral, CuS, that is an ore of copper. 0

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Origin of covellite

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; named after Nicolò Covelli (1790-1829), Italian mineralogist who found it; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Covellite

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covellite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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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