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- [spi-nel, spin-l]
- /spɪˈnɛl, ˈspɪn l/
- /spɪ.ˈnel/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spi-nel, spin-l]
- /spɪˈnɛl, ˈspɪn l/
Definitions of spinel word
- noun spinel any of a group of minerals composed principally of oxides of magnesium, aluminum, iron, manganese, chromium, etc., characterized by their hardness and octahedral crystals. 1
- noun spinel a mineral of this group, essentially magnesium aluminate, MgAl 2 O 4 , some varieties being used as gems. 1
- noun spinel any of a group of hard glassy minerals of variable colour consisting of oxides of aluminium, magnesium, chromium, iron, zinc, or manganese and occurring in the form of octahedral crystals: used as gemstones 0
- noun spinel a hard, glassy mineral composed of magnesium-aluminium oxide found in metamorphosed limestones and many basic and ultrabasic igneous rocks. Formula: MgAl2O4 0
- noun spinel a variously colored, crystalline mineral, MgAlO4, used as a gem; magnesium aluminum oxide 0
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Origin of spinel
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < French spinelle < Italian spinella, equivalent to spin(a) thorn (< Latin spīna) + -ella -elle
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Parts of speech for Spinel
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preposition
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determiner
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spinel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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