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voltzite


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of mineral, specifically a silicate mineral, that exhibits the piezoelectric effect.

    - "The voltzite crystal generates an electric charge when subjected to pressure."
    - "Voltzite is a popular mineral among collectors due to its unique properties."

Variants
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voltage , voltages , voltage divider , voltage dividers , high-voltage
Etymology
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The name 'voltzite' comes from its association with Alessandro Volta, an Italian physicist who discovered the electric pile, or voltaic pile, which is a precursor to the electric battery.


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  1. Voltzite was first discovered in the late 18th century.

  2. Voltzite is also known by other names, including tourmaline and quartz.


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  1. piezoelectricity: The phenomenon in which certain materials generate an electric charge in response to applied mechanical stress.

  2. electrostatics: A branch of physics that deals with the production, presence, and behavior of electric charges.


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Voltzite has been used in various fields such as electronics, physics, and mineralogy. In electronics, it is used in the production of piezoelectric materials. In physics, it is studied for its unique properties. In mineralogy, it is a valuable collector's item.

How to Memorize "voltzite"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a crystal with a positive charge on one end and a negative charge on the other. When pressure is applied to the crystal, the charges separate, creating an electric current.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'voltzite' with 'volta' and 'electricity' to remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Volta's crystal generates voltage' to remember the meaning of 'voltzite'.


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