agate

Meanings

• noun

  A type of chalcedony, a microcrystalline quartz, characterized by its layers of colors or bands.

  - "The agate in her necklace was a beautiful example of the mineral."
  - "The geologist identified several types of agate in the rock formation."

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Synonyms

aggie , ruby

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with agate
ate , fate , gate

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Variants

List of all variants of agate that leads to same result
agate , agates , agate line , agate lines , Agate Fossil Beds National Monument , moss agate , moss agates , agate ware , agateware

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Etymology

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From the locality of its original discovery, the river Achates in Sicily.

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Trivia

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1. Agates are formed when a cavity in a volcanic or sedimentary rock is filled with quartz.

2. The term 'agate' can also refer to any type of chalcedony, not just those with distinct bands.

3. The largest agate ever found was discovered in Mexico and weighed over 12 tons.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chalcedony: A microcrystalline variety of quartz, characterized by its fine-grained, fibrous or massively intergrown crystalline structure.

2. Banded agate: A type of agate characterized by distinct layers of colors or bands.

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Culture

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Agate has been used for making jewelry and decorative items due to its attractive banding patterns and colors. In ancient times, it was believed to have healing properties and was used as a protective talisman.

How to Memorize "agate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stone with distinct layers of colors or bands.
   - Visualize the stone being polished to reveal its beautiful patterns.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'agate' with the image of a beautiful, layered stone.
   - Think of agate as a type of jewelry or decorative item.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'agate' by associating it with 'a-gorgeous-ate', focusing on the attractive nature of the stone.
   - Create a mental image of a stone with alternating colors to help remember the word.

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