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- [spoj-oo-meen]
- /ˈspɒdʒ ʊˌmin/
- /spˈɒdjuːmˌiːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spoj-oo-meen]
- /ˈspɒdʒ ʊˌmin/
Definitions of spodumene word
- noun spodumene a mineral, lithium aluminum silicate, LiAlSi 2 O 6 , occurring in prismatic crystals, transparent varieties being used as gems. 1
- noun spodumene a greyish-white, green, or lilac pyroxene mineral consisting of lithium aluminium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form. It is an important ore of lithium and is used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics and as a gemstone. Formula: LiAlSi2O6 0
- noun spodumene a variously colored, monoclinic mineral, LiAl(Si2O6), that is an ore of lithium and is used as a gem; lithium aluminum silicate 0
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Origin of spodumene
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < French spodumène < German Spodumen < Greek spodoúmenos, present participle of spodoûsthai to be burned to ashes (derivative of spodós wood ash)
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Parts of speech for Spodumene
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spodumene popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% 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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