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- [skap-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈskæp əˌlaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skap-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈskæp əˌlaɪt/
Definitions of scapolite word
- noun scapolite any of a group of minerals of variable composition, essentially silicates of aluminum, calcium, and sodium, occurring as massive aggregates or tetragonal crystals. 1
- noun scapolite the member of the scapolite group intermediate in composition between meionite and marialite; wernerite. 1
- noun scapolite any of a group of colourless, white, grey, or violet fluorescent minerals consisting of sodium or calcium aluminium silicate, carbonate, and chloride in tetragonal crystalline form. They occur mainly in impure limestones and pegmatites 0
- noun scapolite any of a group of tetragonal minerals composed chiefly of silicates of aluminum, calcium, and sodium 0
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Origin of scapolite
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
From the German word Skapolith, dating back to 1795-1805. See scape1, -o-, -lite
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Parts of speech for Scapolite
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scapolite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
scapolite usage trend in Literature
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