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- [mahy-kruh-klahyn]
- /ˈmaɪ krəˌklaɪn/
- /mˈaɪkrəʊklˌaɪn/
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- [mahy-kruh-klahyn]
- /ˈmaɪ krəˌklaɪn/
Definitions of microcline word
- noun microcline a mineral of the feldspar group, potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi 3 O 8 , identical in composition with orthoclase but having triclinic instead of monoclinic crystals, used in making porcelain. 1
- noun microcline A green, pink, or brown crystalline mineral consisting of potassium-rich feldspar, characteristic of granite and pegmatites. 1
- noun microcline a white, creamy yellow, red, or green mineral of the feldspar group, found in igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks: used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Composition: potassium aluminium silicate. Formula: KAlSi3O8. Crystal structure: triclinic 0
- noun microcline a triclinic feldspar, KAlSi3O8, that is dimorphic with orthoclase; potassium aluminum silicate 0
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Origin of microcline
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; micro- + -cline < Greek klī́nein to lean1, referring to the angles between its cleavage planes, which differ slightly from 90°
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Parts of speech for Microcline
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microcline popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% 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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