Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-kid]
- /ˈæl kɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-kid]
- /ˈæl kɪd/
Definitions of alkyd word
- adjective alkyd containing an alkyd resin 3
- noun alkyd any of several synthetic resins made by heating together a polybasic acid, such as phthalic or maleic acid, and a polyhydric alcohol, such as glycerin or a glycol: these resins are used in paints, varnishes, and lacquers 3
- noun alkyd Also called alkyd resin. any of a group of sticky resins derived from dicarboxylic acids, as phthalic or maleic acid, in reaction with polyvalent alcohols, as glycol or glycerol: used chiefly in adhesives and paints. 1
- adjective alkyd made of or containing an alkyd. 1
- noun alkyd Any of a group of synthetic polyester resins derived from various alcohols and acids, used in varnishes, paints, and adhesives. 1
- noun alkyd type of resin 1
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Origin of alkyd
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; alky(l) + (aci)d
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Parts of speech for Alkyd
noun
adjective
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preposition
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alkyd popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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