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hypersthene

hy·per·sthene
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-pers-theen]
    • /ˈhaɪ pərsˌθin/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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