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- [kuh-sit-uh-rahyt]
- /kəˈsɪt əˌraɪt/
- /kˈasɪtərˌaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-sit-uh-rahyt]
- /kəˈsɪt əˌraɪt/
Definitions of cassiterite word
- noun cassiterite a black or brown mineral, found in igneous rocks and hydrothermal veins. It is a source of tin. Composition: tin oxide. Formula: SnO2. Crystal structure: tetragonal 3
- noun cassiterite a very hard and heavy, brown or black mineral, tin dioxide, SnO2, the chief ore of tin 3
- noun cassiterite a brown or black mineral, tin dioxide, SnO 2 , that crystallizes in the tetragonal system; tinstone: the principal ore of tin. 1
- noun cassiterite (mineral) A generally black mineral, composed of tin oxide, SnO2, which is an important ore of tin. 1
- noun cassiterite (mineralogy) A generally black mineral, composed of tin oxide, SnO2, which is an important ore of tin. 0
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Origin of cassiterite
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < Greek kassíter(os) tin + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Cassiterite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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cassiterite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
cassiterite usage trend in Literature
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- how is cassiterite mined?
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