wollastonite

wol·las·ton·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [woo l-uh-stuh-nahyt]
- /ˈwʊl ə stəˌnaɪt/
- /wˈəʊlastˌɒnaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [woo l-uh-stuh-nahyt]
- /ˈwʊl ə stəˌnaɪt/

Definitions of wollastonite word

noun wollastonite a mineral, calcium silicate, CaSiO 3 , occurring usually in fibrous white masses. 1
noun wollastonite (mineralogy) A grey inosilicate mineral, mostly calcium silicate, CaSiO3, found deposited in limestone. 1
noun wollastonite a white or grey mineral consisting of calcium silicate in triclinic crystalline form: occurs in metamorphosed limestones. Formula: CaSiO3 0
noun wollastonite a hard, light-colored, triclinic mineral, CaSiO3, used in making ceramic tile, wallboard, etc.; calcium silicate 0

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Origin of wollastonite

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; named after W. H. Wollaston; see -ite1

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wollastonite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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.

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