trachyte

tra·chyte

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trey-kahyt, trak-ahyt]
- /ˈtreɪ kaɪt, ˈtræk aɪt/
- /ˈtreɪk.aɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trey-kahyt, trak-ahyt]
- /ˈtreɪ kaɪt, ˈtræk aɪt/

Definitions of trachyte word

noun trachyte a fine-grained volcanic rock consisting essentially of alkali feldspar and one or more subordinate minerals, as hornblende or mica: the extrusive equivalent of syenite. 1
noun trachyte a light-coloured fine-grained volcanic rock of rough texture consisting of feldspars with small amounts of pyroxene or amphibole 0
noun trachyte a fine-grained, light-colored, extrusive igneous rock, consisting chiefly of alkali feldspars: it is the extrusive equivalent to syenite 0

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Origin of trachyte

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; < French < Greek trāchýtēs roughness, equivalent to trāchý(s) rough + -tēs noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Trachyte

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trachyte popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% 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.

trachyte usage trend in Literature

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