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- [feld-spa-thoid, fel-]
- /ˈfɛld spæˌθɔɪd, ˈfɛl-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [feld-spa-thoid, fel-]
- /ˈfɛld spæˌθɔɪd, ˈfɛl-/
Definitions of feldspathoid word
- adjective feldspathoid Also, feldspathoidal. of or relating to a group of minerals similar in chemical composition to certain feldspars except for a lower silica content. 1
- noun feldspathoid a mineral of this group, as nepheline. 1
- noun feldspathoid Any of a group of minerals chemically similar to feldspar but containing less silica, such as nepheline and leucite. 1
- noun feldspathoid any of a group of rock-forming minerals, such as leucite and sodalite, that are similar to feldspars but contain less silica 0
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Origin of feldspathoid
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < German Feldspath (see feldspar) + -oid
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Parts of speech for Feldspathoid
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feldspathoid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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