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- [feld-spahr, fel-]
- /ˈfɛldˌspɑr, ˈfɛl-/
- /ˈfeld.spɑr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [feld-spahr, fel-]
- /ˈfɛldˌspɑr, ˈfɛl-/
Definitions of feldspar word
- noun feldspar any of a group of minerals, principally aluminosilicates of potassium, sodium, and calcium, characterized by two cleavages at nearly right angles: one of the most important constituents of igneous rocks. 1
- noun feldspar An abundant rock-forming mineral typically occurring as colorless or pale-colored crystals and consisting of aluminosilicates of potassium, sodium, and calcium. 1
- noun feldspar any of a group of hard rock-forming minerals consisting of aluminium silicates of potassium, sodium, calcium, or barium: the principal constituents of igneous rocks. The group includes orthoclase, microcline, and the plagioclase minerals 0
- noun feldspar any of several light-colored, hard, glassy, monoclinic or triclinic minerals made up of aluminum silicates with sodium, potassium, or calcium, found in all types of rock 0
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Origin of feldspar
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; feld- (< German: field) + spar3; replacing feldspath < German (Feld field + Spath spar)
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Parts of speech for Feldspar
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feldspar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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