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- [nef-uh-lin]
- /ˈnɛf ə lɪn/
- /nˈefɪlˌaɪn/
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- [nef-uh-lin]
- /ˈnɛf ə lɪn/
Definitions of nepheline word
- noun nepheline a feldspathoid mineral, essentially sodium aluminum silicate, NaAlSiO 4 , occurring in alkali-rich volcanic rocks. 1
- noun nepheline (mineralogy) A feldspathoid mineral of silica-poor igneous, plutonic and volcanic rocks. Chemically, nepheline is a plagioclase feldspar with insufficient silica to satisfy the chemical bonds. Because of the unfilled bonds, nepheline weathers rapidly and can only be seen as inclusions in freshly broken rock. 1
- noun nepheline a whitish mineral consisting of sodium potassium aluminium silicate in hexagonal crystalline form: used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Formula: (Na,K)(AlSi)2O4 0
- noun nepheline a hard, light-colored, hexagonal mineral, (Na,K)AlSiO4, used in making glass, china, etc.; sodium potassium aluminum silicate 0
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Origin of nepheline
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < French néphéline, equivalent to néphél- (< Greek nephélē cloud) + -ine -ine2
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Parts of speech for Nepheline
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nepheline popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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.
nepheline usage trend in Literature
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