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Meaning of "mica" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MICA

From Latin: grain, morsel.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MICA

mica  [ˈmaɪkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MICA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mica 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 MICA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mica

Mica

The mica group of sheet silicate minerals includes several closely related materials having close to perfect basal cleavage. All are monoclinic, with a tendency towards pseudohexagonal crystals, and are similar in chemical composition. The nearly perfect cleavage, which is the most prominent characteristic of mica, is explained by the hexagonal sheet-like arrangement of its atoms. The word "mica" is derived from the Latin word mica, meaning "a crumb", and probably influenced by micare, to glitter.

Definition of mica in the English dictionary

The definition of mica in the dictionary is any of a group of lustrous rock-forming minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminium, potassium, etc, in monoclinic crystalline form, occurring in igneous and metamorphic rock. Because of their resistance to electricity and heat they are used as dielectrics, in heating elements, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MICA


balalaika
ˌbæləˈlaɪkə
biker
ˈbaɪkə
dika
ˈdaɪkə
diker
ˈdaɪkə
Formica
fɔːˈmaɪkə
hiker
ˈhaɪkə
hitchhiker
ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkə
laika
ˈlaɪkə
liker
ˈlaɪkə
lorica
lɒˈraɪkə
Micah
ˈmaɪkə
myrica
mɪˈraɪkə
pica
ˈpaɪkə
pika
ˈpaɪkə
plica
ˈplaɪkə
romaika
rəˈmaɪkə
spica
ˈspaɪkə
spiker
ˈspaɪkə
Streicher
ˈʃtraɪkə
striker
ˈstraɪkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MICA

miasmic
miasmically
miasmous
miaul
mib
mic
Mic.
mica-schist
micaceous
Micah
micate
Micawber
Micawberish
Micawberism
mice
micell
micella
micellar
micelle
mich

WORDS THAT END LIKE MICA

Africa
America
angelica
Antarctica
basilica
Central America
chica
Costa Rica
Dominica
electronica
erica
erotica
Jamaica
Latin America
North America
replica
South Africa
South America
United States of America
veronica

Synonyms and antonyms of mica in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mica» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MICA

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

Translator English - Chinese

云母
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mica
570 millions of speakers

English

mica
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मीका
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الميكا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

слюда
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অভ্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mica
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mika
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Glimmer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マイカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

운모
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mika
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mi ca
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மைக்கா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अभ्रक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mika
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mika
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

слюда
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mica
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαρμαρυγία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mika
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

glimmer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

glimmer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mica

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MICA»

The term «mica» is very widely used and occupies the 12.505 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MICA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «mica» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «mica» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MICA»

Discover the use of mica in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mica and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Designing for Situation Awareness: An Approach to ...
See what’s new in the Second Edition: Significantly expanded and updated examples throughout to a wider range of domains New Chapters: Situation Awareness Oriented Training and Supporting SA in Unmanned and Remotely Operated Vehicles ...
Mica R. Endsley, 2012
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Colormute: Race Talk Dilemmas in an American School
This book considers in unprecedented detail one of the most confounding questions in American racial practice: when to speak about people in racial terms.
Mica Pollock, 2009
3
Quartz and Mica
Yolande Villemaire. Quartz and Mica Quartz and Mica is the thirty-fourth volume in the Essential.
Yolande Villemaire, 1987
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Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science -
Rojas Universidad de Los Andes, Merida, Venezuela INTRODUCTION " Adsorption of Polyelectrolytes on Mica" sounds like a very specific title and it may be difficult to envision, upon first reflection, why mica deserves a separate chapter in the ...
Arthur T. Hubbard, 2002
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Visceral Cosmopolitanism: Gender, Culture and the ...
Cultural theorist Mica Nava makes an original and significant contribution to the study of cosmopolitanism by exploring everyday English urban cosmopolitanism and foregrounding the gendered, imaginative and empathetic aspects of positive ...
Mica Nava, 2007
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Geochemical Methods of Prospecting for Non-Metallic Minerals
MICA— MUSCOVITE The term 'mica' does not relate to a particular mineral, but to a group or family of minerals of similar chemical composition and to some extent similar physical properties. These minerals are predominantly potassium ...
Igor' L. Komov, A. N. Lukashev, A. V. Koplus, 1994
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Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design: Volume 30 - ...
The Hey man process emphasizes the ability of nascent or virgin surfaces of thinly split mica to recohere. Mica is split in a high-speed disintegrator having no moving mechanical parts. Work is done by high- velocity water jets acting like a knife ...
John J. McKetta Jr, 1989
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Swelling Mica-type Clays of Variable Charge: Synthesis, ...
Ramesh Ravella. sample was mixed with 25 ml of the above solution and equilibrated for 24 hrs using a shaker. The solid and solution phases were separated by centrifugation and the solutions were analyzed by atomic emission  ...
Ramesh Ravella, 2006
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Problems and Prospects of Mineral Industry in India: A Study ...
Further, despite the tremendous growth of the electrical and electronics industry all over the world, there has been practically no significant increase in the demand of sheet mica and its products, because a host of substitutes have been  ...
Kumar Sanjay, 1993
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Electrical Insulation for Rotating Machines: Design, ...
Rolls of this pure mica product are then sent to a treater for application of resins, backing, and facing materials and solvent drying or curing as may be required. These additions enhance the strength and provide mechanical protection of the ...
Greg Stone, Edward A. Boulter, Ian Culbert, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MICA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mica is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Lawmaker Threatens to Strip WMATA of Management
Mica said his deadline for taking action was September, noting lawmakers could insert a provision into a spending bill to address it. “September ... «Roll Call, Jul 15»
2
Giampaolo Sgura Gets the Blame for Vogue Germany's Awful …
Edita Vilkeviciute, Mica Arganaraz and Constance Jablonski each go solo on the covers, battling it out in the same setting. Vogue Germany ... «The Fashion Spot, Jul 15»
3
Mica Paris on her love of musical Love Me Tender
SHOPPING. One of the main reasons singer Mica Paris loves being in the Capital. But when the Celebrity MasterChef semi-finalist is not to be ... «Edinburgh Evening News, Jul 15»
4
Egypt receives first Rafale fighters
... Munition Extended Range) air-to-ground missile; both variants of the MBDA MICA (Missile d'Interception, de Combat et d'Autodéfense) short- ... «IHS Jane's 360, Jul 15»
5
VIBE says farewell to Mica Almira
“VIBE is the reason why I love writing,” says Mica Almira, a recent graduate ... of inspiration, there's a lot to be learned from someone like Mica. «Pacific Daily News, Jul 15»
6
Rep. Mica calls on Department of Defense to arm military at service …
U.S. Rep. John L. Mica (FL-07) and other Members of Congress called on Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter to allow U.S. military to arm and ... «WFTV Orlando, Jul 15»
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Celebrity MasterChef 2015: Rylan Clark, Scott Maslen, Kimberley …
It was not Mica's strong point and she knew it and so did the judges. Mica's crepe with sour cream, chocolate and strawberries were tasty but ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
8
Lake Baldwin VA sitting empty too long, Mica says
There were fears last year that the Lake Baldwin campus would be closed, but with the push of local officials such as Mica, the VA decided to ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»
9
TWMX Race Series Profile: Mica Diaz
Mica Diaz caught our eye as she was having a tight battle in her first moto with one of the other racers in the Women's Novice class. Diaz fought ... «Transworld Motocross, Jul 15»
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John Mica, Rick Singh: Weekend guests
Congressman John Mica, R-Winter Park, talks to "Flashpoint" at 8 a.m. Sunday on WKMG-Channel 6. From Washington, Mica discusses the ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»

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