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- [glaw-kuh-nahyt]
- /ˈglɔ kəˌnaɪt/
- /ɡlˈɔːkənˌaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [glaw-kuh-nahyt]
- /ˈglɔ kəˌnaɪt/
Definitions of glauconite word
- noun glauconite a greenish micaceous mineral consisting essentially of a hydrous silicate of potassium, aluminum, and iron and occurring in greensand, clays, etc. 1
- noun glauconite A greenish clay mineral of the illite group, found chiefly in marine sands. 1
- noun glauconite a green mineral consisting of the hydrated silicate of iron, potassium, aluminium, and magnesium: found in greensand and other similar rocks. Formula: (K,Na,Ca)0.5-1(Fe,Al,Mg)2(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2.nH2O 0
- noun glauconite a greenish silicate of iron and potassium, a kind of mica found in greensand 0
- noun glauconite (mineralogy) A greenish form of mica found in greensand. 0
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Origin of glauconite
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Greek glaukón, neuter of glaukós (see glauco-) + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Glauconite
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glauconite 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.
According to our data about 64% 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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