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monticellite

mon·ti·cel·lite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mon-tuh-sel-ahyt, -chel-]
    • /ˌmɒn təˈsɛl aɪt, -ˈtʃɛl-/
    • /mˈɒntaɪsəlˌaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mon-tuh-sel-ahyt, -chel-]
    • /ˌmɒn təˈsɛl aɪt, -ˈtʃɛl-/

Definitions of monticellite word

  • noun monticellite a mineral, silicate of magnesium and calcium, CaMgSiO 4 , belonging to the olivine group and often occurring in contact metamorphosed limestones. 1
  • noun monticellite a calcium and magnesium silicate mineral that is part of the olivine category 0
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Origin of monticellite

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; named after T. Monticelli (1758-1846), Italian mineralogist; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Monticellite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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monticellite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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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