petalite

pet·al·ite

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pet-l-ahyt]
- /ˈpɛt lˌaɪt/
- /pˈetəlˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pet-l-ahyt]
- /ˈpɛt lˌaɪt/

Definition of petalite word

noun petalite a mineral, lithium aluminum silicate, Li(AlSi 4 O 1 0), occurring in colorless or white foliated masses: an important source of lithium. 1

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Origin of petalite

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

From the German word Petalit, dating back to 1800-10. See petal, -ite1

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Parts of speech for Petalite

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petalite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

petalite usage trend in Literature

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