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- [nik-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈnɪk əˌlaɪt/
- /ˈnɪk.ə.ˌlaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nik-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈnɪk əˌlaɪt/
Definitions of niccolite word
- abbreviation NICCOLITE nickeline. 1
- noun niccolite (mineralogy) A mineral, a form of nickel arsenide, NiAs, having a metallic lustre and copper-red colour, that is a minor ore of nickel. 1
- noun niccolite a copper-coloured mineral consisting of nickel arsenide in hexagonal crystalline form, occurring associated with copper and silver ores: a source of nickel. Formula: NiAs 0
- noun niccolite a hard, reddish, hexagonal mineral, NiAs, an ore of nickel; nickel arsenide 0
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Origin of niccolite
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < New Latin niccol(um) nickel + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Niccolite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
niccolite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
niccolite usage trend in Literature
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