cristobalite

cris·to·bal·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kri-stoh-buh-lahyt]
- /krɪˈstoʊ bəˌlaɪt/
- /krˈɪstəbəlˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kri-stoh-buh-lahyt]
- /krɪˈstoʊ bəˌlaɪt/

Definitions of cristobalite word

noun cristobalite a white microcrystalline mineral consisting of silica and occurring in volcanic rocks. Formula: SiO2 3
noun cristobalite a polymorph of quartz occurring in volcanic rock in the form of colorless, translucent crystals. 1
noun cristobalite A form of silica that is the main component of opal and also occurs as small octahedral crystals. 1
noun cristobalite (mineralogy) A mineral of volcanic rocks that solidified at a high temperature. Cristobalite is chemically identical to quartz, with the chemical formula SiO2, but has a different crystal structure. Crystals are always microscopic, and usually form small rounded masses. 0

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Origin of cristobalite

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; named after San Cristóbal, a hill near Pachuca de Soto, Mexico; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Cristobalite

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cristobalite 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 68% 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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