laumontite

lau·mont·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [loh-mon-tahyt]
- /loʊˈmɒn taɪt/
- /lˈɔːməntˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loh-mon-tahyt]
- /loʊˈmɒn taɪt/

Definitions of laumontite word

noun laumontite a white zeolite mineral, chiefly hydrated silicate of aluminum and calcium. 1
noun laumontite (mineralogy) A mineral, of a white color and vitreous luster, with the chemical formula CaAl2Si4O12·4H2O. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. Exposed to the air, it loses water, becomes opaque, and crumbles. 0

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Origin of laumontite

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

1795-1805; named after F. P. N. G. de Laumont (1747-1834), French mineralogist who discovered it; see -ite1

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laumontite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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