geyserite

gey·ser·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gahy-zuh-rahyt, -suh-]
- /ˈgaɪ zəˌraɪt, -sə-/
- /dʒˈeɪsərˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahy-zuh-rahyt, -suh-]
- /ˈgaɪ zəˌraɪt, -sə-/

Definitions of geyserite word

noun geyserite a variety of siliceous sinter deposited about the orifices of geysers and hot springs. 1
noun geyserite A hard opaline siliceous deposit occurring around geysers and hot springs. 1
noun geyserite a mineral form of hydrated silica resembling opal, deposited from the waters of geysers and hot springs. Formula: SiO2.nH2O 0
noun geyserite siliceous material, usually opaline silica, deposited on the edges of geysers and hot springs 0
noun geyserite (mineralogy) A type of stone, a mixture of quartz and opal deposited by a geyser as it precipitates out of the boiling water. 0

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Origin of geyserite

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15; geyser + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Geyserite

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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geyserite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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