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- [mahr-kuh-sahyt]
- /ˈmɑr kəˌsaɪt/
- /mˈɑːkəsˌaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahr-kuh-sahyt]
- /ˈmɑr kəˌsaɪt/
Definitions of marcasite word
- noun marcasite Also called white iron pyrites. a common mineral, iron disulfide, FeS 2 , chemically similar to pyrite but crystallizing in the orthorhombic system. 1
- noun marcasite any of the crystallized forms of iron pyrites, much used in the 18th century for ornaments. 1
- noun marcasite a specimen or ornament of this substance. 1
- noun marcasite A semiprecious stone consisting of pyrite. 1
- noun marcasite a metallic pale yellow mineral consisting of iron sulphide in orthorhombic crystalline form used in jewellery. Formula: FeS2 0
- noun marcasite a cut and polished form of steel or any white metal used for making jewellery 0
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Origin of marcasite
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin marcasīta < Arabic marqashīṭā < Aramaic marqəshītā
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Parts of speech for Marcasite
noun
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determiner
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marcasite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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