Word: zirconite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: zir
co
nite
Definition: A light brown variety of zircon; a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent
Morphemes:
Affix: zircon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A crystal of zircon, sometimes used as a false gemstone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: zircon
Language: fr
Decoded: zircon
PoS: Noun
Meaning: zircon
Affix: -ite
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting rocks or minerals.