kernite

kern·ite

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kur-nahyt]
- /ˈkɜr naɪt/
- /ˈkɜː.naɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kur-nahyt]
- /ˈkɜr naɪt/

Definitions of kernite word

noun kernite a mineral, hydrated sodium borate, Na 2 B 4 O 7 ⋅4H 2 O, occurring in transparent colorless crystals: the principal source of boron compounds in the U.S. 1
noun kernite (mineralogy) A hydrated borate mineral, Na2B4O6(OH)2, originally discovered in the Mojave Desert. 1
noun kernite a light soft colourless or white mineral consisting of a hydrated sodium borate in monoclinic crystalline form: an important source of borax and other boron compounds. Formula: Na2B4O7.4H2O 0
noun kernite a colorless, soft, monoclinic mineral, hydrous sodium borate, Na2B4O7·4H2O, that is an important ore of boron 0

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Origin of kernite

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

1925-30; named after Kern County, California; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Kernite

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kernite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

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