willemite

wil·lem·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [wil-uh-mahyt]
- /ˈwɪl əˌmaɪt/
- /wˈɪlɪmˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wil-uh-mahyt]
- /ˈwɪl əˌmaɪt/

Definitions of willemite word

noun willemite a mineral, a zinc silicate, Zn 2 SiO 4 , sometimes containing manganese, occurring in prismatic crystals or granular masses, usually greenish, sometimes white, brown, or red: a minor ore of zinc. 1
noun willemite a secondary mineral consisting of zinc silicate in hexagonal crystalline form. It is white, colourless, or coloured by impurities and is found in veins of zinc ore. Formula: Zn2SiO4 0
noun willemite a hard, rhombohedral mineral, Zn2SiO4, an ore of zinc; zinc silicate 0
noun willemite (mineralogy) A rare mineral, zinc silicate, Zn2SiO4, that is a minor ore of zinc. 0

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Origin of willemite

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; named after King Willem I; see -ite1

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willemite 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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