garnierite

gar·ni·er·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahr-nee-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈgɑr ni əˌraɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahr-nee-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈgɑr ni əˌraɪt/

Definitions of garnierite word

noun garnierite a mineral, hydrous nickel magnesium silicate, occurring in earthy, green masses: an important ore of nickel. 1
noun garnierite A green nickel ore found in fissures of weathered ultramafic rocks. 1
noun garnierite a green amorphous mineral consisting of hydrated nickel magnesium silicate: a source of nickel 0
noun garnierite a green, soft, amorphous mineral, hydrous nickel magnesium silicate, (Ni, Mg)3 Si2O5(OH)4, that is an ore of nickel and is used as a gem 0

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Origin of garnierite

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875; named after Jules Garnier (died 1904), French geologist; see -ite1

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garnierite 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.

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