rhyolitic

rhy·o·lite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈraɪ əˌlaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈraɪ əˌlaɪt/

Definition of rhyolitic word

noun rhyolitic a fine-grained igneous rock rich in silica: the volcanic equivalent of granite. 1

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Origin of rhyolitic

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; rhyo- (irregular < Greek rhýax stream of lava) + -lite

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Parts of speech for Rhyolitic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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rhyolitic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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