whewellite

whew·ell·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hyoo-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈhyu əˌlaɪt/
- /wjˈuːɪlˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hyoo-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈhyu əˌlaɪt/

Definitions of whewellite word

noun whewellite a white or colorless mineral of organic origin, calcium oxalate monohydrate, Ca(C 2 O 4)⋅H 2 O, one of the main crystalline components of kidney stones and urinary precipitates; also found in coal deposits. 1
noun whewellite calcium oxalate 0

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Origin of whewellite

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; named after William Whewell (1794-1866), English philosopher; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Whewellite

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whewellite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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