ganister

gan·is·ter

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gan-uh-ster]
- /ˈgæn ə stər/
- /ɡˈanɪstə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gan-uh-ster]
- /ˈgæn ə stər/

Definitions of ganister word

noun ganister a highly refractory, siliceous rock used to line furnaces. 1
noun ganister a synthetic product similar to this rock, made by mixing ground quartz with a bonding material. 1
noun ganister a highly refractory siliceous sedimentary rock occurring beneath coal seams: used for lining furnaces 0
noun ganister a similar material synthesized from ground quartz and fireclay 0
noun ganister a hard, siliceous sedimentary rock sometimes found underlying coal beds, used in making brick for refractory linings of metallurgical furnaces 0
noun ganister A hard, fine-grained sandstone, used in manufacturing silica bricks for lining furnaces. 0

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Origin of ganister

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Ganister

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ganister popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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