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pinite

pin·ite
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pin-ahyt, pee-nahyt]
    • /ˈpɪn aɪt, ˈpi naɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pin-ahyt, pee-nahyt]
    • /ˈpɪn aɪt, ˈpi naɪt/

Definitions of pinite word

  • noun pinite a micaceous mineral, similar in composition to muscovite, formed by chemical alteration of various other minerals. 1
  • noun pinite a greyish-green or brown mineral containing amorphous aluminium and potassium sulphates 0
  • noun pinite a grayish, fine-grained, usually amorphous mica that consists chiefly of muscovite, used in making kiln linings, ceramics, etc. 0

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Origin of pinite

First appearance:

before 1795
One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < German Pinit, named after Pini, mine in Germany; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Pinite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pinite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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