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- [loo-sahyt]
- /ˈlu saɪt/
- /lˈuːsaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-sahyt]
- /ˈlu saɪt/
Definitions of leucite word
- noun leucite a whitish or grayish mineral, potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi 2 O 6 , found in alkali volcanic rocks. 1
- noun leucite (mineralogy) A mineral of silica-poor igneous, plutonic and volcanic rocks. Chemically, leucite is a potassium feldspar with insufficient silica to satisfy the chemical bonds. Because of the unfilled bonds, leucite weathers rapidly and can only be seen as inclusions in freshly broken rock. 1
- noun leucite a grey or white mineral consisting of potassium aluminium silicate: a source of potash for fertilizers and of aluminium. Formula: KAlSi2O6 0
- noun leucite a white or gray mineral, KAlSi2O6, found in potassium-rich igneous rocks; potassium aluminum silicate 0
- noun leucite (botany) A leucoplast. 0
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Origin of leucite
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
From the German word Leukit, dating back to 1790-1800. See leuco-, -ite1
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Parts of speech for Leucite
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leucite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
leucite usage trend in Literature
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