sericite

ser·i·cite

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ser-uh-sahyt]
- /ˈsɛr əˌsaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ser-uh-sahyt]
- /ˈsɛr əˌsaɪt/

Definitions of sericite word

noun sericite a fine-grained variety of muscovite produced by the alteration of feldspar. 1
noun sericite any of several varieties of white or greenish mica with a silky sheen, predominantly muscovite, but also illite or paragonite 0

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Origin of sericite

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

From the German word Sericit, dating back to 1850-55. See seric-, -ite1

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Parts of speech for Sericite

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sericite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

sericite usage trend in Literature

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