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lepidocrocite

lep·i·do·cro·cite
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lep-i-doh-kroh-sahyt]
    • /ˌlɛp ɪ doʊˈkroʊ saɪt/
    • /lˈepɪdˌɒkrəsˌaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lep-i-doh-kroh-sahyt]
    • /ˌlɛp ɪ doʊˈkroʊ saɪt/

Definitions of lepidocrocite word

  • noun lepidocrocite a ruby-red to reddish-brown orthorhombic mineral, iron oxyhydroxide, FeO(OH), dimorphous with goethite: an ore of iron, used as a pigment. 1
  • noun lepidocrocite (mineralogy) A hydrated iron oxide related to hematite. 0
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Origin of lepidocrocite

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < German Lepidokrokit < Greek lepido- lepido- + Greek krók(ē) thread, fiber + German -it -ite1

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Parts of speech for Lepidocrocite

noun
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lepidocrocite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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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