analcite
[ uh-nal-sahyt, an-l-sahyt ]
/ əˈnæl saɪt, ˈæn lˌsaɪt /
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noun
a white or slightly colored zeolite mineral, Na(AlSi2O6)⋅H2O, generally found in crystalline form.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Also a·nal·cime [uh-nal-seem, -sahym, -sim]. /əˈnæl sim, -saɪm, -sɪm/.
Words nearby analcite
anal, anal atresia, analbuminemia, anal canal, anal character, analcite, anal column, anal duct, analects, analemma, analeptic
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British Dictionary definitions for analcite
analcite
analcime (æˈnælsɪm, -saɪm, -siːm)
/ (æˈnælsaɪt, ˈænəlˌsaɪt, -sɪt) /
noun
a white, grey, or colourless zeolite mineral consisting of hydrated sodium aluminium silicate in cubic crystalline form. Formula: NaAlSi 2 O 6 .H 2 O
Word Origin for analcite
C19: from Greek analkimos weak (from an- + alkimos strong, from alkē strength) + -ite 1
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