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- [pahy-rok-seen, puh-, pahy-rok-seen]
- /paɪˈrɒk sin, pə-, ˈpaɪ rɒkˌsin/
- /paɪ.ˈrɑːk.sin/
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- [pahy-rok-seen, puh-, pahy-rok-seen]
- /paɪˈrɒk sin, pə-, ˈpaɪ rɒkˌsin/
Definitions of pyroxene word
- noun pyroxene any of a very common group of minerals of many varieties, silicates of magnesium, iron, calcium, and other elements, occurring as important constituents of many kinds of rocks, especially basic igneous rocks. 1
- noun pyroxene any of a group of silicate minerals having the general formula ABSi2O6, where A is usually calcium, sodium, magnesium, or iron, and B is usually magnesium, iron, chromium, manganese, or aluminium. Pyroxenes occur in basic igneous rocks and some metamorphic rocks, and have colours ranging from white to dark green or black. They may be monoclinic (clinopyroxenes) or orthorhombic (orthopyroxenes) in crystal structure. Examples are augite (the most important pyroxene), diopside, enstatite, hypersthene, and jadeite 0
- noun pyroxene any of a group of monoclinic or orthorhombic silicate minerals usually containing iron or magnesium but not the hydroxyl radical, and commonly found in igneous rocks 0
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Origin of pyroxene
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < French; see pyro-, xeno-; orig. supposed to be a foreign substance when found in igneous rocks
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pyroxene 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.
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