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hedenbergite

hed·en·berg·ite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hed-n-ber-gahyt]
    • /ˈhɛd n bərˌgaɪt/
    • /hˈedənbədʒˌaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hed-n-ber-gahyt]
    • /ˈhɛd n bərˌgaɪt/

Definitions of hedenbergite word

  • noun hedenbergite a contact metamorphic mineral of the pyroxene family, calcium ferrous silicate, CaFe(SiO 3) 2 , that forms black prismatic crystals in crystalline limestone. 1
  • noun hedenbergite (mineralogy) The iron-rich endmember of the pyroxene group having a monoclinic crystal system. 0
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Origin of hedenbergite

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; named after L. Hedenberg, early 19th-century Swedish chemist; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Hedenbergite

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hedenbergite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% 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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