phenacite

phen·a·cite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fen-uh-sahyt]
- /ˈfɛn əˌsaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fen-uh-sahyt]
- /ˈfɛn əˌsaɪt/

Definitions of phenacite word

noun phenacite a rare vitreous mineral, beryllium silicate, Be 2 SiO 4 , occurring in crystals, sometimes used as a gem. 1
noun phenacite a colourless or white glassy mineral consisting of beryllium silicate in hexagonal crystalline form: occurs in veins in granite. Formula: Be2SiO4 0

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Origin of phenacite

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < Greek phenak- (stem of phénax) a cheat, quack + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Phenacite

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Phenacite

phenacite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

phenacite usage trend in Literature

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