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rhodochrosite

rho·do·chro·site
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [roh-duh-kroh-sahyt]
    • /ˌroʊ dəˈkroʊ saɪt/
    • /rˈəʊdəkrˌɒsaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [roh-duh-kroh-sahyt]
    • /ˌroʊ dəˈkroʊ saɪt/

Definitions of rhodochrosite word

  • noun rhodochrosite a mineral, manganese carbonate, MnCO 3 , commonly containing some iron and calcium, and usually rose-red in color: a minor ore of manganese; manganese spar. 1
  • noun rhodochrosite a pink, red, grey, or brown mineral that consists of manganese carbonate in hexagonal crystalline form and occurs in ore veins. Formula: MnCO3 0
  • noun rhodochrosite a glassy pinkish-to-gray mineral, MnCO3, an ore of manganese 0

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Origin of rhodochrosite

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Greek rhodóchrōs rose-colored (rhódo(n) rhodo- + chrṓs color; cf. chroma) + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Rhodochrosite

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rhodochrosite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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