ulexite

u·lex·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [yoo-lek-sahyt]
- /yuˈlɛk saɪt/
- /ˈuːlɪksˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo-lek-sahyt]
- /yuˈlɛk saɪt/

Definitions of ulexite word

noun ulexite a mineral, hydrous sodium and calcium borate, NaCaB 5 O 9 ⋅8H 2 O, occurring in arid regions in the form of white acicular crystals: a major source of borax. 1
noun ulexite a white or transparent borate mineral, NaCaB5O6(OH)6·5H2O 0

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Origin of ulexite

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; named after George L. Ulex, German chemist; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Ulexite

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ulexite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% 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.

ulexite usage trend in Literature

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