quartzose

quartz

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Definitions of quartzose word

noun quartzose one of the commonest minerals, silicon dioxide, SiO 2 , having many varieties that differ in color, luster, etc., and occurring either in masses (as agate, bloodstone, chalcedony, jasper, etc.) or in crystals (as rock crystal, amethyst, citrine, etc.): the chief constituent of sand and sandstone, and an important constituent of many other rocks. It is piezoelectric and used to control the frequencies of radio transmitters. 1
noun quartzose Pertaining to quartz; made of quartz. 1
adjective quartzose like, of, or rich in quartz 0

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1750-60, quartz is from the German word Quarz

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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