vivianite

viv·i·an·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [viv-ee-uh-nahyt]
- /ˈvɪv i əˌnaɪt/
- /vˈɪvɪˌanaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [viv-ee-uh-nahyt]
- /ˈvɪv i əˌnaɪt/

Definitions of vivianite word

noun vivianite a secondary mineral, hydrous ferrous phosphate, Fe 3 (PO 4) 2 ⋅8H 2 O, occurring in the form of pale blue crystals or powder. 1
noun vivianite a phosphate of iron 0
noun vivianite (mineralogy) A blue, green or colourless mineral of monoclinic crystals, Fe3(PO4)2·8H2O. 0

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Origin of vivianite

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; named after J. G. Vivian, 19th-century English mineralogist, who found it; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Vivianite

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vivianite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

vivianite usage trend in Literature

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