torbanite

tor·ban·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-buh-nahyt]
- /ˈtɔr bəˌnaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-buh-nahyt]
- /ˈtɔr bəˌnaɪt/

Definitions of torbanite word

noun torbanite Petrology. a dark-brown oil shale containing a large amount of carbonaceous matter. 1
noun torbanite a variety of coal from which paraffin oil can be derived 0

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Origin of torbanite

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; named after Torbane (Hill), in Linlithgowshire, Scotland; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Torbanite

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torbanite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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