goethite

goe·thite

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [goh-thahyt, gœ-tahyt]
- /ˈgoʊ θaɪt, ˈgœ taɪt/
- /ɡˈəʊθaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [goh-thahyt, gœ-tahyt]
- /ˈgoʊ θaɪt, ˈgœ taɪt/

Definitions of goethite word

noun goethite a very common mineral, iron hydroxide, HFeO 2 , occurring in crystals, but more commonly in yellow or brown earthy masses: an ore of iron. 1
noun goethite (mineral) An iron oxyhydroxide that is the main constituent of rust. 1
noun goethite a black, brown, or yellow mineral consisting of hydrated iron oxide in the form of orthorhombic crystals or fibrous masses. Formula: FeO(OH) 0
noun goethite a hard, brownish, orthorhombic mineral, FeO(OH), an ore of iron; iron hydroxide 0
noun goethite (mineralogy) An iron oxyhydroxide that is the main constituent of rust. 0

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Origin of goethite

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; named after Goethe; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Goethite

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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goethite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.

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