Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ground-mas]
- /ˈgraʊndˌmæs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ground-mas]
- /ˈgraʊndˌmæs/
Definitions of groundmass word
- noun groundmass the crystalline, granular, or glassy base or matrix of a porphyritic or other igneous rock, in which the more prominent crystals are embedded. 1
- noun groundmass The compact, finer-grained material in which the crystals are embedded in a porphyritic rock. 1
- noun groundmass the matrix of igneous rocks, such as porphyry, in which larger crystals (phenocrysts) are embedded 0
- noun groundmass the small-grained matrix in which larger crystals are embedded 0
- noun groundmass (geology) The matrix of fine-grained crystalline material in which larger crystals are embedded. 0
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Origin of groundmass
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; ground1 + mass
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Parts of speech for Groundmass
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
groundmass popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
groundmass usage trend in Literature
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