grossularite

gros·su·lar·ite

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gros-yuh-luh-rahyt]
- /ˈgrɒs yə ləˌraɪt/
- /ɡrˈəʊsjʊlˌɑːraɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gros-yuh-luh-rahyt]
- /ˈgrɒs yə ləˌraɪt/

Definitions of grossularite word

noun grossularite a mineral, calcium aluminum garnet, Ca 3 Al 2 Si 3 O 12 , occurring in gray-white to pinkish crystals. 1
noun grossularite a green or greenish-grey garnet, used as a gemstone. Formula: Ca3Al2(SiO4)3 0
noun grossularite a kind of garnet, Ca3Al2(SiO4)3, occurring in various colors 0

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Origin of grossularite

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < New Latin grossulār(ia) gooseberry (irregular < French groseille) + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Grossularite

noun

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grossularite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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