vanadinite

va·nad·i·nite

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vuh-nad-n-ahyt, -neyd-]
- /vəˈnæd nˌaɪt, -ˈneɪd-/
- /vˈanədˌɪnaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vuh-nad-n-ahyt, -neyd-]
- /vəˈnæd nˌaɪt, -ˈneɪd-/

Definitions of vanadinite word

noun vanadinite a mineral, Pb 5 (VO 4) 3 Cl, occurring in yellow, brown, or greenish crystals: an ore of lead and vanadium. 1
noun vanadinite a red, yellow, or brownish mineral consisting of a chloride and vanadate of lead in hexagonal crystalline form. It results from weathering of lead ores in desert regions and is a source of vanadium. Formula: Pb5(VO4)3Cl 0
noun vanadinite a soft, heavy, rare, hexagonal mineral, Pb5(VO4)3Cl, an ore of vanadium and lead; lead vanadate chloride 0
noun vanadinite (mineralogy) A reddish mineral, a mixed chloride and vanadate of lead with the chemical formula Pb5(VO4)3Cl, that is commercial source of vanadium. 0

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Origin of vanadinite

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; vanad(ium) + -in2 + -ite1

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vanadinite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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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