muscovite
|mus-co-vite|
/ˈmʌskəˌvaɪt/
Moscow native or mica mineral
Etymology
'muscovite' originates from the Latin word 'Muscovia,' referring to the region of Moscow, and the suffix '-ite,' used to denote natives or minerals.
'Muscovia' transformed into the English word 'Muscovite,' referring both to the people of Moscow and the mineral.
Initially, it referred to people from Moscow, but it also came to denote a type of mica mineral.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a native or inhabitant of Moscow.
The muscovite was proud of his city's rich history.
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Noun 2
a type of mica, a mineral that is a silicate of aluminum and potassium, used in electrical insulators and as a lubricant.
Muscovite is often used in the production of electrical insulators.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 00:10