gaylussite

gay·lus·site

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gey-luh-sahyt]
- /ˈgeɪ ləˌsaɪt/
- /ɡˈeɪləsˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gey-luh-sahyt]
- /ˈgeɪ ləˌsaɪt/

Definitions of gaylussite word

noun gaylussite a rare mineral, hydrated carbonate of sodium and calcium. 1
noun gaylussite (mineralogy) A saline evaporite, consisting of a mixed sodium and calcium carbonate, with the chemical formula Na2Ca(CO3)2·5H2O. 0

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Origin of gaylussite

First appearance:

before 1826

One of the 37% newest English words

1826; named after J. L. Gay-Lussac; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Gaylussite

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gaylussite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

gaylussite usage trend in Literature

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