Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mica: A type of mineral that forms in thin, flexible, and often transparent layers. It is heat-resistant and a poor conductor of electricity, commonly used in industrial applications.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Vân mẫu là một khoáng vật quan trọng trong công nghiệp. (Mica is an important mineral in industry.)
  • Người xưa đôi khi gọi loại đá lấp lánh này là vân mẫu. (The ancients sometimes called this glittering stone 'vân mẫu'.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered archaic in modern Vietnamese. The contemporary and scientific term for this mineral is "mica" or sometimes "mi-ca."

Variants and Related Words

• Mica (danh từ): The modern, direct loanword and the standard term used in science and industry today.
  • Mica được dùng để chế tạo tụ điện. (Mica is used to make capacitors.)

Synonyms

• Mica: The direct English equivalent and modern term.
• Isinglass: A historical or less common English name for mica, especially in old texts.

Notes on Usage

• The word 'vân mẫu' is primarily found in historical, literary, or classical texts. In everyday conversation, technical writing, and commerce, the word "mica" is exclusively used.