maghemite

mag·hem·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mag-hem-ahyt, mag-uh-mahyt]
- /mægˈhɛm aɪt, ˈmæg əˌmaɪt/
- /mˈaɡhɪmˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mag-hem-ahyt, mag-uh-mahyt]
- /mægˈhɛm aɪt, ˈmæg əˌmaɪt/

Definitions of maghemite word

noun maghemite a strongly magnetic dimorph of hematite. 1
noun maghemite (mineralogy) A magnetic mineral with a grey blue, white, or brown shade. 0

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Origin of maghemite

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

1925-30; blend of magnetite and hematite

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Parts of speech for Maghemite

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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maghemite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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