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- [skol-uh-sahyt, skoh-luh-]
- /ˈskɒl əˌsaɪt, ˈskoʊ lə-/
- /skˈəʊlsaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skol-uh-sahyt, skoh-luh-]
- /ˈskɒl əˌsaɪt, ˈskoʊ lə-/
Definitions of scolecite word
- noun scolecite a monoclinic white zeolite mineral, a hydrous calcium aluminum silicate, CaAl 2 Si 3 O 1 0 ⋅, 3H 2 O, occurring in masses and in needle-shaped crystals. 1
- noun scolecite a white zeolite mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate in groups of radiating monoclinic crystals. Formula: CaAl2Si3O10.3H2O 0
- noun scolecite a colorless or white, monoclinic zeolite, CaAl2Si3O10·3H2O, found in cavities or cracks, esp. in basalt, schist, or limestone; hydrous calcium aluminum silicate 0
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Origin of scolecite
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < Greek skōlēk- (stem of skṓlēx) scolex + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Scolecite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scolecite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
scolecite usage trend in Literature
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