datolite

dat·o·lite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dat-l-ahyt]
- /ˈdæt lˌaɪt/
- /dˈatəlˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dat-l-ahyt]
- /ˈdæt lˌaɪt/

Definitions of datolite word

noun datolite a colourless mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate of calcium and boron in monoclinic crystalline form, occurring in cavities in igneous rocks. Formula: CaBSiO4(OH) 3
noun datolite a mineral, calcium and boron silicate, CaB(SiO 4)(OH), usually occurring in rock cavities in the form of colorless, prismatic crystals. 1
noun datolite (mineralogy) A borosilicate of lime commonly occurring in glassy, greenish crystals, with the chemical formula CaBSiO4(OH). 0

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Origin of datolite

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10; < German Datolith, equivalent to Greek dat(eîsthai) to divide, share out + -o- + German -lith; see -lite

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datolite 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.

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