cerussite

ce·rus·site

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [seer-uh-sahyt, si-ruhs-ahyt]
- /ˈsɪər əˌsaɪt, sɪˈrʌs aɪt/
- /sˈerəsˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seer-uh-sahyt, si-ruhs-ahyt]
- /ˈsɪər əˌsaɪt, sɪˈrʌs aɪt/

Definitions of cerussite word

noun cerussite a usually white mineral, found in veins. It is a source of lead. Composition: lead carbonate. Formula: PbCO3. Crystal structure: orthorhombic 3
noun cerussite a soft, heavy, orthorhombic mineral, PbCO3, that is an ore of lead; lead carbonate 3
noun cerussite a mineral, lead carbonate, PbCO 3 , found in masses or in colorless, transparent crystals: an important ore of lead. 1
noun cerussite (mineral) A mineral form of lead carbonate, PbCO3, that is an ore of lead. 1
noun cerussite (mineralogy) A mineral form of lead carbonate, PbCO3, that is an ore of lead. 0

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Origin of cerussite

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Latin cēruss(a) ceruse + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Cerussite

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cerussite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

cerussite usage trend in Literature

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