apostilb

ap·o·stilb

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-uh-stilb]
- /ˈæp əˌstɪlb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-uh-stilb]
- /ˈæp əˌstɪlb/

Definitions of apostilb word

noun apostilb a unit of luminance equal to one ten thousandth of a lambert. 1
noun apostilb (physics) a unit of luminance, being the luminance of a perfectly diffusing surface emitting light at the rate of candela per square metre. Also known as a blondel. 0

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Parts of speech for Apostilb

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Apostilb

apostilb popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

apostilb usage trend in Literature

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