ophiolite

oph·i·o·lite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [of-ee-uh-lahyt, oh-fee-]
- /ˈɒf i əˌlaɪt, ˈoʊ fi-/
- /ˈɒfɪˌɒlaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [of-ee-uh-lahyt, oh-fee-]
- /ˈɒf i əˌlaɪt, ˈoʊ fi-/

Definitions of ophiolite word

noun ophiolite an assemblage of mafic igneous rocks representing remnants of former oceanic crust. 1
noun ophiolite a type of marble containing serpentine, normally used for ornamental purposes 0
noun ophiolite a widespread rock formation containing a mixture of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks, thought to be the result of sea-floor rifting or crustal plate collisions 0

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Origin of ophiolite

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Greek óphi(s) snake + -o- + -lite; cf. ophite

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Parts of speech for Ophiolite

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ophiolite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

ophiolite usage trend in Literature

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