saussurite

saus·su·rite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [saw-suh-rahyt]
- /ˈsɔ səˌraɪt/
- /sˈɒʃərˌɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [saw-suh-rahyt]
- /ˈsɔ səˌraɪt/

Definitions of saussurite word

noun saussurite a mineral aggregate of albite, zoisite, and other calcium aluminum silicates, formed by alteration of plagioclase feldspars in igneous rocks. 1
noun saussurite a greyish-green mineral composite of albite, zoite, and other minerals that is formed by the hydrothermal alteration of feldspar 0

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Origin of saussurite

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; named after H. B. de Saussure (1740-99), Swiss geologist and physicist; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Saussurite

noun

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adverb

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exclamation

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saussurite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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