pyritohedron

py·ri·to·he·dron

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahy-rahy-tuh-hee-druh n, puh-, pahy-rahy-]
- /paɪˌraɪ təˈhi drən, pə-, ˌpaɪ raɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahy-rahy-tuh-hee-druh n, puh-, pahy-rahy-]
- /paɪˌraɪ təˈhi drən, pə-, ˌpaɪ raɪ-/

Definitions of pyritohedron word

noun pyritohedron a crystal form of 12 pentagonal faces. 1
noun pyritohedron a twelve-sided polyhedron with pentagonal faces, common in crystals of pyrite 0

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Origin of pyritohedron

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; pyrito- (combining form of pyrite) + -hedron

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Parts of speech for Pyritohedron

noun

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pyritohedron popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

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