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- [il-ahyt]
- /ˈɪl aɪt/
- /ɪlˈaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [il-ahyt]
- /ˈɪl aɪt/
Definitions of illite word
- noun illite any of a group of clay minerals, hydrous potassium aluminosilicates, characterized by a three-layer micalike structure and a gray, light green, or yellowish-brown color. 1
- noun illite A clay mineral of the muscovite mica group, with a lattice structure that does not expand on absorption of water. 1
- noun illite a clay mineral of the mica group, found in shales and mudstones. Crystal structure: monoclinic. Formula: K1–1.5Al4(Si6.5–7Al1–1.5O20)(OH)4 0
- noun illite any of a group of micalike clay minerals usually consisting of interlayered muscovite and montmorillonite 0
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Origin of illite
First appearance:
before 1937 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1937; Ill(inois)2 + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Illite
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illite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
illite usage trend in Literature
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noun illite
- lite — noting a commercial product that is low in calories or low in any substance considered undesirable, as compared with a product of the same type: used especially in labeling or advertising commercial products: lite beer.