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pyrochlore

py·ro·chlore
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pahy-ruh-klawr, -klohr]
    • /ˈpaɪ rəˌklɔr, -ˌkloʊr/
    • /pˌaɪrəʊklˈɔːrə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pahy-ruh-klawr, -klohr]
    • /ˈpaɪ rəˌklɔr, -ˌkloʊr/

Definition of pyrochlore word

  • noun pyrochlore a mineral, chiefly composed of niobates of the cerium metals, occurring in syenites in the form of brown crystals. 1

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Origin of pyrochlore

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
From the German word Pyrochlor, dating back to 1820-30. See pyro-, chlor-1

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Parts of speech for Pyrochlore

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pyrochlore popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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