hornfels

horn·fels

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hawrn-felz]
- /ˈhɔrn fɛlz/
- /hˈɔːnfəlz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawrn-felz]
- /ˈhɔrn fɛlz/

Definitions of hornfels word

noun hornfels a dark, fine-grained metamorphic rock, the result of recrystallization of siliceous or argillaceous sediments by contact metamorphism. 1
noun hornfels A dark, fine-grained metamorphic rock consisting largely of quartz, mica, and particular feldspars. 1
noun hornfels a hard compact fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by the action of heat from a magmatic intrusion on neighbouring sedimentary rocks 0
noun hornfels a fine-grained metamorphic rock usually formed at shallow depths 0
noun hornfels Any of a series of contact metamorphic rocks that have been baked and indurated by the heat of intrusive igneous masses and rendered massive, hard, splintery, and in some cases exceedingly tough and durable. 0

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Origin of hornfels

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < German, equivalent to Horn horn + Fels rock, cliff

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Parts of speech for Hornfels

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hornfels 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 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.

hornfels usage trend in Literature

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