tetradymite

te·trad·y·mite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [te-trad-uh-mahyt]
- /tɛˈtræd əˌmaɪt/
- /tˈetrədˌɪmaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [te-trad-uh-mahyt]
- /tɛˈtræd əˌmaɪt/

Definitions of tetradymite word

noun tetradymite a mineral, bismuth telluride and sulfide, Bi 2 Te 2 S, occurring in soft-gray to black foliated masses. 1
noun tetradymite a grey metallic mineral consisting of a telluride and sulphide of bismuth. Formula: Bi2Te2S 0
noun tetradymite a pale steel-gray mineral, Bi2Te2S, consisting chiefly of tellurium and bismuth 0

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Origin of tetradymite

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Greek tetrádym(os) fourfold (see tetra-, didymous) + -ite1; modeled on German Tetradymit

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Parts of speech for Tetradymite

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tetradymite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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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