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- [rohd-n-ahyt]
- /ˈroʊd nˌaɪt/
- /ˈrəʊ.də.naɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rohd-n-ahyt]
- /ˈroʊd nˌaɪt/
Definitions of rhodonite word
- noun rhodonite a mineral, manganese metasilicate, MnSiO 3 , occurring usually in rose-red masses, sometimes used as an ornamental stone; manganese spar. 1
- noun rhodonite a brownish translucent mineral consisting of manganese silicate in triclinic crystalline form with calcium, iron, or magnesium sometimes replacing the manganese. It occurs in metamorphic rocks, esp in New Jersey and Russia, and is used as an ornamental stone, glaze, and pigment. Formula: MnSiO3 0
- noun rhodonite a glassy, pink-to-brown, triclinic mineral, MnSiO3, used as an ornamental stone; manganese silicate 0
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Origin of rhodonite
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < German Rhodonit < Greek rhódon rose1 + German -it -ite1
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Parts of speech for Rhodonite
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rhodonite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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