orthoclase
|or-tho-clase|
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/ˈɔrθəˌkleɪs/
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/ˈɔːθəˌkleɪz/
straight breaking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'orthoclase' originates from German, specifically the word 'Orthoklas,' where 'ortho-' meant 'straight' and 'klas' meant 'to break.'
Historical Evolution
'Orthoklas' transformed into the modern English word 'orthoclase.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'straight breaking,' referring to its cleavage properties, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a common type of feldspar mineral, typically found in igneous rocks.
Orthoclase is often used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 21:26