troilite

tro·i·lite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [troh-uh-lahyt, troi-lahyt]
- /ˈtroʊ əˌlaɪt, ˈtrɔɪ laɪt/
- /trˈɔɪlaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [troh-uh-lahyt, troi-lahyt]
- /ˈtroʊ əˌlaɪt, ˈtrɔɪ laɪt/

Definitions of troilite word

noun troilite a mineral, iron sulfide, FeS, occurring in meteorites. 1
noun troilite a form of iron sulphide found in most meteorites 0

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Origin of troilite

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; named after D. Troili, 18th-century Italian savant who described a meteorite containing it. See -ite1

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Parts of speech for Troilite

noun

adjective

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adverb

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troilite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

troilite usage trend in Literature

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