fayalite

fay·al·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fey-uh-lahyt, fahy-ah-lahyt]
- /ˈfeɪ əˌlaɪt, faɪˈɑ laɪt/
- /fˈeɪəlˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fey-uh-lahyt, fahy-ah-lahyt]
- /ˈfeɪ əˌlaɪt, faɪˈɑ laɪt/

Definitions of fayalite word

noun fayalite the iron end member of the olivine group, Fe 2 SiO 4 . 1
noun fayalite a rare brown or black mineral of the olivine group, consisting of iron silicate. Formula: Fe2SiO4 0
noun fayalite (mineralogy) Yellow, olive green, brown or black mineral with orthorhombic crystals of the olivine group, Fe2SiO4. 0

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Origin of fayalite

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; named after Fayal; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Fayalite

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

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fayalite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

fayalite usage trend in Literature

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