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- [bawr-nahyt]
- /ˈbɔr naɪt/
- /bˈɔːnaɪt/
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- [bawr-nahyt]
- /ˈbɔr naɪt/
Definitions of bornite word
- noun bornite a mineral consisting of a sulphide of copper and iron that tarnishes to purple or dark red. It occurs in copper deposits. Formula: Cu5FeS4 3
- noun bornite a reddish-brown, soft, brittle, cubic mineral, copper iron sulfide, Cu5FeS4, an ore of copper that tarnishes to a dark purplish color when it is fractured 3
- noun bornite a common mineral and important ore of copper, copper iron sulfide, Cu 5 FeS 4 , occurring in masses, of brownish color when first exposed to the air; peacock ore. 1
- noun bornite (mineralogy) A reddish mineral that tarnishes on exposure to air; it is a mixed sulfide of iron and copper with the chemical formula Cu5FeS and is an important ore of copper. 0
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Origin of bornite
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; named after I. von Born (1742-91), Austrian mineralogist; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Bornite
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bornite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% 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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