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- US Pronunciation
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- [floo-awr-spahr, -er-]
- /ˈflu ɔrˌspɑr, -ər-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [floo-awr-spahr, -er-]
- /ˈflu ɔrˌspɑr, -ər-/
Definitions of fluorspar word
- abbreviation FLUORSPAR fluorite. 1
- noun fluorspar (mineral) A halide mineral composed of calcium fluoride. 1
- noun fluorspar a white or colourless mineral sometimes fluorescent and often tinted by impurities, found in veins and as deposits from hot gases. It is used in the manufacture of glass, enamel, and jewellery, and is the chief ore of fluorine. Composition: calcium fluoride. Formula: CaF2. Crystal structure: cubic 0
- abbreviation FLUORSPAR fluorite 0
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Origin of fluorspar
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; fluor- + spar3
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Parts of speech for Fluorspar
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fluorspar popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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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