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Meaning of "citrine" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CITRINE

citrine  [ˈsɪtrɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CITRINE

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determiner
exclamation
Citrine is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CITRINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

citrine

Quartz

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust, after feldspar. It is made up of a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon–oxygen tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tetrahedra, giving an overall formula SiO2. There are many different varieties of quartz, several of which are semi-precious gemstones. Especially in Europe and the Middle East, varieties of quartz have been since antiquity the most commonly used minerals in the making of jewelry and hardstone carvings.

Definition of citrine in the English dictionary

The definition of citrine in the dictionary is a brownish-yellow variety of quartz: a gemstone; false topaz. Other definition of citrine is the yellow colour of a lemon.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CITRINE


alpestrine
ælˈpɛstrɪn
citrin
ˈsɪtrɪn
cyclodextrin
ˌsaɪkləʊˈdɛkstrɪn
dextrin
ˈdɛkstrɪn
dextrine
ˈdekstrɪn
doctrine
ˈdɒktrɪn
estrin
ˈɛstrɪn
gastrin
ˈɡæstrɪn
Katrine
ˈkætrɪn
maltodextrin
ˌmɔːltəʊˈdɛkstrɪn
oestrin
ˈiːstrɪn
pituitrin
pɪˈtjuːɪˌtrɪn
spectrin
ˈspɛktrɪn
trin
trɪn
trinitrin
traɪˈnaɪtrɪn
veratrin
ˈvɛrətrɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CITRINE

citrange
citrate
citrated
citreous
citric
citric acid
citric acid cycle
citriculture
citriculturist
citrin
citrinin
citron
citron melon
citron wood
citronella
citronella grass
citronella oil
citronellal
citronellol
citrulline

WORDS THAT END LIKE CITRINE

accipitrine
alabastrine
Catherine
exocrine
Fairness Doctrine
interlacustrine
Katherine
lacustrine
latrine
Loch Katrine
marine
Monroe doctrine
palustrine
Petrine
poitrine
Strine
trine
urine
veratrine
vitrine

Synonyms and antonyms of citrine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «citrine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CITRINE

Find out the translation of citrine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of citrine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «citrine» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

黄水晶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

citrino
570 millions of speakers

English

citrine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सिट्रीन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السترين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

цитрин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

citrino
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পীত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

citrine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jeruk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Citrin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

黄水晶
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

황수정
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Citrine
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

màu vàng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிட்ரினும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सिट्रीन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sitrin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

citrino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cytryn
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

цитрин
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

citrin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κιτρίνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

citrine
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

citrin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

citrin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of citrine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CITRINE»

The term «citrine» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.255 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CITRINE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about citrine

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CITRINE»

Discover the use of citrine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to citrine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Citrine
Ali Archer is the last one standing.
Kathryn Quick, 2013
2
The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach
Citrine is our foremost ally in the process of manifestation. The vibration of Citrine stimulates our second and third chakras, initiating our creative energy and our will, and increasing our ability to bring energy into form. Citrine enables us to ...
Robert Simmons, Naisha Ahsian, 2007
3
Gemstones of the World
Citrine [1-6] Color: Light yellow to dark yellow, gold-brown Color of streak: White Mohs' hardness: 7 Density: 2.65 Cleavage. None Fracture: Conchoidal, very brittle Crystal system: Hexagonal (trigonal); hexagonal prisms with pyramids ...
Walter Schumann, 2009
4
Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa
quartz variety: Chrysoprase / citrine 402: Outcrops of black chromite seams sandwiched between white anorthosite,. 361: Polished mtorolite cabochon, 1. 7 cm, from the Great Dyke, Zimbabwe. nodules hosted in marble at two farms, ...
Bruce Cairncross, 2004
5
Rock Roles: Facts, Properties, and Lore of Gemstones
CITRINE. Citrine. is a yellow or gold form of Quartz. The yellow color comes from a small amount of iron in the crystal, and it is actually rather rare. Most commercial Citrine is Amethyst that has been heat-treated, as Amethyst will turn golden ...
Suzanne Bettonville
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The Amsterdam International: The World of the International ...
65 Walter Citrine, My American Diary, p. 348. 66 Ted Morgan, A Coven Life, p. 134. 67 Jane Perkins to ED. Roosevelt, 30 November 1940 (Franklin Roosevelt Library, Office Files). 68 In his diaries, Citrine gives no details on his meeting with  ...
Geert van Goethem, 2006
7
Understanding Gemstones:
Golden yellow citrine is the traditional Birthstone for the month of November. It is designated for the 13th wedding anniversary. Citrine can enhance feelings of joy and increase creativity. The word citrine comes from the French "citrin" meaning ...
V.T., 2014
8
Labour in Crisis: The Second Labour Government 1929-1931
19 BLPES, Citrine Papers, 1/7/8. 'Cabinet Making'. 5 June 1929. 20 Manchester Guardian, 2 3 April 1929. discussed. Harvester Press. Microfilm. GC Minutes. 24 April 1929. 21 BNL. The Miner. 31 May 1930. p. 4. 22 BLPES. Citrine Papers.
Neil Riddell, 1999
9
Saul Bellow Against the Grain
Although Citrine appears the passive party in his breakup with Renata, it is his active decision to pursue "a different kind of life" that brings it on. And just as his breakup with Renata marks a step in his gradual disengagement from the driving  ...
Ellen Pifer, 1991
10
Voices & Visions: Selected Essays
Man's Joseph and all of Bellow's subsequent protagonists, Citrine and Humboldt are both "dangling men," suspended, as John Updike noted in his New Yorker review of the later novel, "in sheer dishevelment of mind." Like the style of Bellow's ...
Bernard F. Rodgers, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CITRINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term citrine is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Joseph Kuzi Appointed to AIGS Advisory Board,
Other colored gemstone services include amethyst-citrine natural/synthetic testing and jadeite impregnation testing. Diamond Services was ... «IDEX Online, Jul 15»
2
Farmington Civic Center hosts annual Gem and Mineral Show
Webb said iron is usually known for giving a rusty color to substances, and he cited the example of citrine, an orange-yellow quartz similar to ... «Farmington Daily Times, Jul 15»
3
Artful Shopper: Terri's Treasures
I usually gravitate towards tiger eye and citrine when it comes to stones to wear. They're both earth colors. You're usually attracted to what you ... «The News-Press, Jul 15»
4
Where to see art in Snohomish County
Citrine Gallery: At 2940 W. Marine View Dr., Everett. Call 425-259-9899; www.citrinehealth.org. Cole Gallery & Artist Supplies: 107 Fifth Ave. «HeraldNet, Jul 15»
5
5 Essential Rolling Stones Bootlegs
... pain of unrequited love in the clipped country accent of a Southern trucker, while Mick Taylor's guitar lines flow like liquid citrine underneath. «RollingStone.com, Jul 15»
6
Arya Esha's Windsor Pendant Necklace Celebrates SCOTUS Decision
t.w citrine, $1,300. The Style 360 blog is your editorial source for the newest jewelry, trends, market analysis, trade show insights, designer ... «JCK, Jul 15»
7
Brazilian women sell diamond jewelry in Dubai
The commercial line, which is not sold in the Arab country, features stones such as quartz and citrine. But even this line's items are made of ... «Brazil-Arab News Agency, Jul 15»
8
He seized the day as both man and jerk
Few modern writers have created more sympathetic characters, decent, humane, thoughtful, like Augie March, Charlie Citrine and Moses ... «Jewish Chronicle, Jun 15»
9
Sunway appoints C27 for two digital accounts
Sunway Property Group has awarded two digital accounts for its Sunway Gandaria and Citrine Residences properties to independent digital ... «Marketing Interactive, Jun 15»
10
Take a walk on the gutsy side
“What better way to educate people about colon cancer screening,” said Citrine Health educator Anne Miles, purveyor of the giant colon. «HeraldNet, Jun 15»

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