phonolite

pho·no·lite

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fohn-l-ahyt]
- /ˈfoʊn lˌaɪt/
- /fˈɒnəlˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fohn-l-ahyt]
- /ˈfoʊn lˌaɪt/

Definitions of phonolite word

noun phonolite a fine-grained volcanic rock composed chiefly of alkali feldspar and nepheline, some varieties of which split into pieces that ring on being struck. 1
noun phonolite a fine-grained volcanic igneous rock consisting of alkaline feldspars and nepheline 0
noun phonolite a fine-grained, extrusive igneous rock consisting chiefly of alkali feldspar and nepheline 0

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Origin of phonolite

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < French < German Phonolith. See phono-, -lite

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Parts of speech for Phonolite

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Phonolite

phonolite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

phonolite usage trend in Literature

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