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- [pur-thahyt]
- /ˈpɜr θaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-thahyt]
- /ˈpɜr θaɪt/
Definitions of perthite word
- noun perthite a variety of feldspar containing irregular bands of albite in microcline. 1
- noun perthite a type of feldspar that contains both a potassium type (orthoclase) and a sodium type (albite) 0
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Origin of perthite
First appearance:
before 1832 One of the 36% newest English words
1832; named after Perth, Ontario, Canada; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Perthite
noun
adjective
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perthite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% 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.
perthite usage trend in Literature
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