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- [muhl-ahyt]
- /ˈmʌl aɪt/
- /mˈʌlaɪt/
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- [muhl-ahyt]
- /ˈmʌl aɪt/
Definitions of mullite word
- noun mullite a rare clay mineral, aluminum silicate, Al 6 Si 2 O 1 3 , produced artificially during various melting and firing processes: used as a refractory. 1
- noun mullite a colourless mineral consisting of aluminium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form: used as a refractory. Formula: Al6Si2O13 0
- noun mullite a light-colored, very hard, orthorhombic mineral, Al6Si2O13, that is resistant to heat and corrosion, used to make glass, furnace linings, etc. 0
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Origin of mullite
First appearance:
before 1924 One of the 12% newest English words
1924; after Mull, source of the rocks in which it was first identified; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Mullite
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mullite 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 68% 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.
mullite usage trend in Literature
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