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zoisite

zois·ite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [zoi-sahyt]
    • /ˈzɔɪ saɪt/
    • /zˈɔɪsaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zoi-sahyt]
    • /ˈzɔɪ saɪt/

Definitions of zoisite word

  • noun zoisite an orthorhombic dimorph of clinozoisite. 1
  • noun zoisite (mineralogy) A mineral with orthorhombic crystals, Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH). 1
  • noun zoisite a grey, brown, or pink mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form. Formula: Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) 0
  • noun zoisite a hard, glassy, orthorhombic mineral, Ca2Al3Si3O12(OH), often used as a gem; hydrous calcium aluminum silicate 0

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Origin of zoisite

First appearance:

before 1795
One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; named after Baron S. Zois von Edelstein (1747-1819), Slovenian nobleman who discovered it; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Zoisite

noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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zoisite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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