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- [trem-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈtrɛm əˌlaɪt/
- /trˈeməlˌaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trem-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈtrɛm əˌlaɪt/
Definitions of tremolite word
- noun tremolite a white or grayish variety of amphibole, Ca 2 Mg 5 Si 8 O 22 (OH) 2 , usually occurring in bladed crystals. 1
- noun tremolite a white or pale green mineral of the amphibole group consisting of calcium magnesium silicate. When occurring in fibrous habit, it is used as a form of asbestos. Formula: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 0
- noun tremolite a hard, white to dark-gray, monoclinic amphibole, Ca2Mg5Si8O22(OH)2, that is closely related to actinolite and found in either fibrous or crystalline form; hydrous calcium magnesium silicate 0
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Origin of tremolite
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; named after Tremola, valley in Switzerland; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Tremolite
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tremolite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.
tremolite usage trend in Literature
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