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- [al-yuh-nahyt]
- /ˈæl yəˌnaɪt/
- /əljuːnˈaɪt/
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- [al-yuh-nahyt]
- /ˈæl yəˌnaɪt/
Definitions of alunite word
- noun alunite a white, grey, or reddish mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium sulphate. It occurs in volcanic igneous rocks and is a source of potassium and aluminium compounds. Formula: KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 3
- noun alunite a semihard, hydrous mineral, KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6, used to produce alum 3
- noun alunite a mineral, a hydrous sulfate of potassium and aluminum, KAl 3 (SO 4) 2 (OH) 6 , commonly occurring in fine-grained masses. 1
- noun alunite (mineral) A gray, water-soluble mineral, potassium aluminium sulphate; the natural source of alum, KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6. 1
- noun alunite (mineralogy) A gray, water-soluble mineral, potassium aluminium sulphate; the natural source of alum, KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6. 0
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Origin of alunite
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < French alun (< Latin alūmen alum1) + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Alunite
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alunite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% 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.
alunite usage trend in Literature
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