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Meaning of "moldavite" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MOLDAVITE

Named after Moldavia.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MOLDAVITE

moldavite  [ˈmɒldəˌvaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOLDAVITE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Moldavite 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 MOLDAVITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

moldavite

Moldavite

Moldavite is an olive-green or dull greenish vitreous substance possibly formed by a meteorite impact. It is one kind of tektite. They were introduced to the scientific public for the first time in 1786 as “chrysolites” from Týn nad Vltavou in a lecture by professor Josef Mayer of Prague University, read at a meeting of the Bohemian Scientific Society. Zippe first used the term “moldavite” derived from the town of Moldauthein in Bohemia, from where the first described pieces came from.

Definition of moldavite in the English dictionary

The definition of moldavite in the dictionary is a green tektite found in the Czech Republic, thought to be the product of an ancient meteorite impact in Germany.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOLDAVITE


cleveite
ˈkliːvaɪt
disinvite
ˌdɪsɪnˈvaɪt
evite
ɪˈvaɪt
invite
ɪnˈvaɪt
invited
ɪnˈvaɪt
Levite
ˈliːvaɪt
muscovite
ˈmʌskəˌvaɪt
Ninevite
ˈnɪnɪˌvaɪt
preinvite
ˌpriːɪnˈvaɪt
reinvite
ˌriːɪnˈvaɪt
Saivite
ˈsaɪvaɪt
Stakhanovite
stæˈkænəvaɪt
sylvite
ˈsɪlvaɪt
uvarovite
uːˈvɑːrəˌvaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOLDAVITE

molar volume
molarity
molasse
molasses
mold
moldability
moldable
Moldau
Moldavia
Moldavian
moldboard
molder
moldier
moldiest
moldiness
molding
Moldova
Moldovan
moldy
mole

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOLDAVITE

black and white
black-and-white
Cavite
cite
despite
elite
favourite
in black and white
in the white
lite
petite
quite
satellite
site
suite
the white
tout de suite
visite
vite
website

Synonyms and antonyms of moldavite in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «moldavite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOLDAVITE

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

Translator English - Chinese

moldavite
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

moldavite
570 millions of speakers

English

moldavite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

moldavite
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

moldavite
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Молдавит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

moldavita
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মল্দাভিয়ান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Moldavites
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Moldavian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Moldavit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

モルダウ石
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

moldavite
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Moldavian
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

moldavite
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மோல்தாவியன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोल्डावियन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Buğdanlı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

moldavite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

moldavite
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

молдавіт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Moldavite
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ΜΟΛΔΑΒΙΤΗΣ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

moldavite
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

moldavite
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

moldavite
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of moldavite

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOLDAVITE»

The term «moldavite» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.213 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOLDAVITE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOLDAVITE»

Discover the use of moldavite in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to moldavite and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach
inner experience. Moldavite increases one's sensitivity to guidance and one's ability to discern the messages sent from the higher realms. Moldavite can be a powerful catalyst for self- healing, clearing blockages and opening the meridians,  ...
Robert Simmons, Naisha Ahsian, 2007
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Gem Magic
Moldavite is the only known gem-quality crystal that comes from outer space. About twenty million years ago, there was a meteor shower in the Czech Republic's Moldau Valley, leading to the only known occurrence of moldavite to this day.
Brenda Knight
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Stones of the New Consciousness: Healing, Awakening and ...
Moldavite is a powerful aid for meditation and dreamwork. In both cases, taping a piece of Moldavite to the forehead can have the effect of creating a much more vivid and visionary inner experience. Moldavite increases one's sensitivity to ...
Robert Simmons, 2009
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Home Enlightenment: Practical, Earth-Friendly Advice for ...
One meteor I have had a lot of experience with is moldavite. From a meteor shower more than 1 5 million years ago that landed in Czechoslovakia, moldavite is a luminescent hunter green and very powerful. I was once at a workshop by ...
Annie B. Bond, 2005
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Chiron: Everything You Need to Know and More
Moldavite Moldavite is the gemstone that came to Earth from outer space. It was delivered by a meteorite that crashed to Earth some 14 million years ago. Composed primarily of silicon dioxide and aluminum oxide, moldavite is classified as a ...
Sandra Walker, 2007
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101 Power Crystals: The Ultimate Guide to Magical Crystals, ...
O Chakra correspondences: All 0 Physiological correspondences: Lightbody, underlying psychosomatic causes 0 Vibration: High when genuine (artificially created Moldavite has no power and the characteristic “energy rush" of Moldavite is ...
Judy Hall, 2011
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The Encyclopedia of Crystals
Moldavite Crystal system Noncrystalline meteorite Chemistry Extraterrestrial Hardness 5 Source Czechoslovakia, Bavaria, Moldavia Chakra All Number 2, 6 Zodiac sign All, especially Scorpio Beneficial for Compassion, security, empathy,  ...
Judy Hall, 2007
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Tektites in the Geological Record: Showers of Glass from the Sky
Muong Nong-type tektites from the Central European Strewn Field Rost (1966), reporting on the moldavite from Lhenice, Bohemia, noted that Muong Nong-type moldavites are not found en masse, unlike in Indo-China. They are found singly in ...
Gerald Joseph Home McCall, 2001
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Fodor's Prague: With Highlights of the Czech Republic
BRdmoua' 3, Stare' Mésto E222—313—151 lElI_ine B: .\'u'm. Republiky. WORD OF MOUTH "ln Prague consider [buying] jewelry with Moldavite stones. It is a gem that comes almost exclusively from the Czech Republic and is fast running out.
Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc, Mindy Kay Bricker, 2009
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Holistic Health Healing and Astrosciences
The richly coloured, translucent green stone known as Moldavite is the only known gemstone of extraterrestial origin. The only recorded fall of Moldavite occurred about fifteen million years ago! Moldavites are the rarest of gems, perhaps even ...
B. D. Sharma, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOLDAVITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term moldavite is used in the context of the following news items.
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Best introduction to healing crystals
The store stocks a large variety of sparkling, visually mesmerizing crystals; the pleasing sight of moldavite and tourmaline is enough reason to ... «Chicago Reader, Jun 15»
2
Robert Simmons on 'The Book Of Stones'
I had already come upon the rare meteoric gemstone called Moldavite, and it had spoken to me deeply, though at the time I didn't understand ... «Examiner.com, Jun 15»
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You are here: Home News Czech Rep. FNE at Plzen Finale FF 2015 …
"South Africa has its diamonds and gold diggers, we here in South Bohemia have moldavite and its illegal miners", said the director, who also ... «Film New Europe, Apr 15»
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Steve Matthews / April 30 at BELMONT
3 Moldavite(L) 121 Arroyo 3-2-1 Allard 12-1. 4 Underthemoonlight(L,M) 124 No Rider 3-2-6 Brown 4-1. advertisement | advertise on newsday. «Newsday, Apr 15»
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Steve Matthews / March 12 at AQUEDUCT
5 Saharan Serenade 118 Cruz 1-5-5 Toscano, Jr 6-1. 6 Shangaloo(L) 121 Gomez 3-1-7 Breed 50-1. 7 Moldavite(L) 121 Rose 1-3-6 Allard 20-1. «Newsday, Mar 15»
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Steve Matthews / February 5 at AQUEDUCT
Moldavite is riding a forward line on pace and final numbers; soft spot. Porcia took heavy tote support when third in first start since 18-month ... «Newsday, Feb 15»
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Steve Matthews / December 14 at AQUEDUCT
3 Sea Isle Sandy(L) 122 Chaves 6-7-4 Goberdhan 50-1. 4 Kitty Ride(L1) 117 Rodriguez x-x-x Ryerson 15-1. 5 Moldavite 122 Arroyo 5-5-3 ... «Newsday, Dec 14»
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Steve Matthews / November 28 at AQUEDUCT
Moldavite failed to handle slop last time after fast-figured third in debut; rebound potential. Stonely Heart also failed to fire on wet track last time; ... «Newsday, Nov 14»
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Harmony Boutique owner expands offerings at new store in time for …
Futrell has gemstone pendants directly from a Czech jeweler, called the Arkadian Collection, most with moldavite but also crystals such as ... «Press of Atlantic City, Nov 14»
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Steve Matthews / November 6 at Aqueduct
12 Moldavite 122 Piermarini 3-x-x Allard 6-1. Bossy Boots logged intensified work tab for first start since March and hails from dangerous layoff ... «Newsday, Nov 14»

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