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- [pich-blend]
- /ˈpɪtʃˌblɛnd/
- /ˈpɪʧblend/
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- [pich-blend]
- /ˈpɪtʃˌblɛnd/
Definitions of pitchblende word
- noun pitchblende a massive variety of uraninite, occurring in black pitchlike masses: a major ore of uranium and radium. 1
- noun pitchblende a blackish mineral that is a type of uraninite and occurs in veins, frequently associated with silver: the principal source of uranium and radium. Formula: UO2 0
- noun pitchblende a brown to black, radioactive, massive form of uraninite: pitchblende is the chief ore of uranium and radium 0
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Origin of pitchblende
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; half translation, half adoption of German Pechblende. See pitch2, blende
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Parts of speech for Pitchblende
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pitchblende popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
pitchblende usage trend in Literature
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