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- [fil-ahyt]
- /ˈfɪl aɪt/
- /fˈɪlaɪt/
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- [fil-ahyt]
- /ˈfɪl aɪt/
Definitions of phyllite word
- noun phyllite a slaty rock, the cleavage planes of which have a luster imparted by minute scales of mica. 1
- noun phyllite a compact lustrous metamorphic rock, rich in mica, derived from a shale or other clay-rich rock 0
- noun phyllite a type of metamorphic rock having tiny mica grains that give it a luster: it is intermediate in crystal development between slate and schist 0
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Origin of phyllite
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; phyll- + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Phyllite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
phyllite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
phyllite usage trend in Literature
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