Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy-pers-theen]
- /ˈhaɪ pərsˌθin/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahy-pers-theen]
- /ˈhaɪ pərsˌθin/
Definitions of hypersthene word
- noun hypersthene a dark iron magnesium silicate, an orthorhombic pyroxene containing more than 14 percent ferrous oxide. 1
- noun hypersthene (mineral) An inosilicate that is an orthorhombic pyroxene. 1
- noun hypersthene a green, brown, or black pyroxene mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form. Formula: (Mg,Fe)2Si2O6 0
- noun hypersthene a dark-colored variety, (Mg,Fe)SiO3, of enstatite, containing a large amount of iron; magnesium iron silicate 0
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Origin of hypersthene
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; hyper- + Greek sthénos strength, might; replacing hyperstene < French hyperstène
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Parts of speech for Hypersthene
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hypersthene popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
hypersthene usage trend in Literature
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