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- [fawr-stuh-rahyt]
- /ˈfɔr stəˌraɪt/
- /fɔːstˈeraɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-stuh-rahyt]
- /ˈfɔr stəˌraɪt/
Definitions of forsterite word
- noun forsterite the magnesium end member, Mg 2 SiO 4 , of the olivine group. 1
- noun forsterite a white, yellow, or green mineral of the olivine group consisting of magnesium silicate. Formula: Mg2SiO4 0
- noun forsterite (mineralogy) A white variety of olivine that is mostly magnesium silicate Mg2SiO4. 0
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Origin of forsterite
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; named after J. R. Forster (1729-98), German naturalist; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Forsterite
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forsterite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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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