caledonita (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/ka.le.ðo'n̪i.ta/

How the word is used

Usage: The word "caledonita" is used in the Spanish language within the domain of mineralogy. It is a specific term to describe a mineral. This word is more commonly found in written material, especially in scientific articles, books, or websites related to geology and mineralogy.

Examples

1. La caledonita es un mineral de color azul verdoso.
   (Caledonite is a mineral of bluish-green color.)

2. Los cristales de caledonita fueron encontrados en la mina de la montaña.
   (The caledonite crystals were found in the mountain mine.)

Idiomatic Expressions

Idiomatic Expressions: 1. Estar más perdido que un mineral en una lista de caledonita.
Translation: To be more lost than a mineral in a list of caledonite minerals.
Meaning: To be extremely lost or confused.

1. Meter caledonita por los oídos.
   Translation: To put caledonite through the ears.
   Meaning: To ignore someone completely.

Etymology

The word "caledonita" comes from the Latin word Caledonia, which refers to Scotland, as the mineral was first discovered in Scotland.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms:
- Bluegreen ochre
- Leadhillite
- Paralaurionite

Antonyms:
- Unknown (as specific minerals may not have an antonym in the traditional sense)

This comprehensive information provides context and a thorough understanding of the word "caledonita" in the domain of mineralogy in the Spanish language.