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