fuchsite

fuchs·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fyook-sahyt, fook-]
- /ˈfyuk saɪt, ˈfuk-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fyook-sahyt, fook-]
- /ˈfyuk saɪt, ˈfuk-/

Definitions of fuchsite word

noun fuchsite a bright green variety of muscovite having chromium in place of some of the aluminum. 1
noun fuchsite a green-coloured variety of muscovite rich in chromium 0
noun fuchsite (mineralogy) A green variety of muscovite. 0

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Origin of fuchsite

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < German Fuchsit; named after J. N. von Fuchs, 19th-century German geologist; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Fuchsite

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fuchsite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

fuchsite usage trend in Literature

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