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- [krahy-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈkraɪ əˌlaɪt/
- /ˈkraɪ.əʊ.laɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krahy-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈkraɪ əˌlaɪt/
Definitions of cryolite word
- noun cryolite a white or colourless mineral consisting of a fluoride of sodium and aluminium in monoclinic crystalline form: used in the production of aluminium, glass, and enamel. Formula: Na3AlF6 3
- noun cryolite a fluoride of sodium and aluminum, Na3AlF6, found in Greenland or produced synthetically and used in the molten state in the electrolytic production of aluminum 3
- noun cryolite a mineral, sodium aluminum fluoride, Na 3 AlF 6 , occurring in white masses, used as a flux in the electrolytic production of aluminum. 1
- noun cryolite A white or colorless mineral consisting of a fluoride of sodium and aluminum. It is added to bauxite as a flux in aluminum smelting. 1
- noun cryolite (mineralogy) The mineral sodium aluminium fluoride (Na3AlF6). 0
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Origin of cryolite
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; cryo- + -lite
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Parts of speech for Cryolite
noun
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cryolite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
cryolite usage trend in Literature
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- why is cryolite used in the manufacture of aluminium?
- why is cryolite added to bauxite?
- what is cryolite?
- why is cryolite used in the extraction of aluminium?
- why is cryolite used?
- what is cryolite used for?
- why is cryolite used in the electrolysis of aluminium oxide?
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