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- [tawr-ber-nahyt]
- /ˈtɔr bərˌnaɪt/
- /tˈɔːbənˌaɪt/
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- [tawr-ber-nahyt]
- /ˈtɔr bərˌnaɪt/
Definitions of torbernite word
- noun torbernite a mineral, hydrated copper uranium phosphate, CuU 2 P 2 O 12 ⋅12H 2 O, occurring in square tabular crystals of a bright-green color: a minor ore of uranium; copper uranite. 1
- noun torbernite a green secondary mineral consisting of hydrated copper uranium phosphate in the form of square platelike crystals. Formula: Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2.12H2O 0
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Origin of torbernite
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; named after Torbern Bergman (1735-84), Swedish chemist; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Torbernite
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torbernite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
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