Definitions for mica
ˈmaɪ kəmi·ca

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. mica, isinglassnoun

   any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. micanoun

   Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.

2. Etymology: From mica.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mica

   Micas ( MY-kəz) are a group of silicate minerals whose outstanding physical characteristic is that individual mica crystals can easily be split into extremely thin elastic plates. This characteristic is described as perfect basal cleavage. Mica is common in igneous and metamorphic rock and is occasionally found as small flakes in sedimentary rock. It is particularly prominent in many granites, pegmatites, and schists, and "books" (large individual crystals) of mica several feet across have been found in some pegmatites.Micas are used in products such as drywalls, paints, fillers, especially in parts for automobiles, roofing and shingles, as well as in electronics. The mineral is used in cosmetics and food to add "shimmer" or "frost."

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1. mica

   Mica is a group of silicate minerals that are characterized by their highly perfect basal cleavage. This means that they form in flat, almost transparent layers that can be easily split into very thin sheets. Mica minerals are typically shiny and can range in color from black to green, brown, or violet. They are commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks, and are used in various industries for their electrical, thermal, and physical properties. Some common types of mica include muscovite and biotite.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Micanoun

   the name of a group of minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic. They differ widely in composition, and vary in color from pale brown or yellow to green or black. The transparent forms are used in lanterns, the doors of stoves, etc., being popularly called isinglass. Formerly called also cat-silver, and glimmer

2. Etymology: [L. mica crumb, grain, particle; cf. F. mica.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mica

   mī′ka, n. a group of rock-forming minerals, with perfect cleavage in one direction, the laminæ flexible and elastic, and generally transparent.—adj. Micā′ceous.—ns. Mī′ca-schist, Mī′ca-slate, a metamorphic rock consisting of alternate layers of mica and quartz. [L. mica, a crumb.]

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mica

   A natural mineral, a silicate of several oxides; muscovite. It is used as an insulator and dielectric. Its resistance per centimeter cube after several minutes electrification at 20º C. (68º F.) is 8.4E13 ohms (Ayrton). Its specific inductive capacity is 5, air being taken at 1.

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1. MICA

   What does MICA stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the MICA acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. MICA

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mica is ranked #64559 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Mica surname appeared 308 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Mica.
   
   78.9% or 243 total occurrences were White.
   12.6% or 39 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   4.5% or 14 total occurrences were Black.
   3.2% or 10 total occurrences were Asian.

Anagrams for mica »

1. amic

2. cami

3. iMac

How to pronounce mica?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mica in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mica in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of mica in a Sentence

1. John Monos:

   We will create a new universe, together we will populate that world. We can't wait to some day meet your Mica.

2. John Monos:

   When people came close to Mica they'd instinctively back up, as if they were invading her personal space, these incredibly visceral reactions to Mica completely realigned Magic Leap test subjects priorities. Magic Leap test subjects goal is nothing short of the most realistic human experience in spatial computing.

3. Mica McGriggs:

   You see more and more young people saying,' You can't just tell me the answers. I have to figure them out for Mica McGriggs,'.

4. Primo Levi:

   For me chemistry represented an indefinite cloud of future potentialities which enveloped my life to come in black volutes torn by fiery flashes, like those which had hidden Mount Sinai. Like Moses, from that cloud I expected my law, the principle of order in me, around me, and in the world. I would watch the buds swell in spring, the mica glint in the granite, my own hands, and I would say to myself: I will understand this, too, I will understand everything.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mica
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mica
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mica
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mica
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=mica
8. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26535/pg26535-images.html#:~:text=mica
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html