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- [smith-suh-nahyt]
- /ˈsmɪθ səˌnaɪt/
- /smˈɪθsənˌaɪt/
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- [smith-suh-nahyt]
- /ˈsmɪθ səˌnaɪt/
Definitions of smithsonite word
- noun smithsonite a native carbonate of zinc, ZnCO 3 , that is an important ore of the metal. 1
- noun smithsonite a white mineral consisting of zinc carbonate in hexagonal crystalline form: occurs chiefly in dry limestone regions and is a source of zinc. Formula: ZnCO3 0
- noun smithsonite a hard, variously colored, rhombohedral mineral, ZnCO3, an ore of zinc; zinc carbonate 0
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Origin of smithsonite
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; named after J. Smithson (who distinguished it from calamine); see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Smithsonite
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smithsonite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
smithsonite usage trend in Literature
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