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clarain

clar·ain
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klair-eyn]
    • /ˈklɛər eɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klair-eyn]
    • /ˈklɛər eɪn/

Definitions of clarain word

  • noun clarain one of the four major lithotypes of banded coal 3
  • noun clarain the coal forming the bright layers in banded bituminous coal. 1
  • noun clarain (mineralogy) A form of coal having stratifications parallel to the bedding plane. 0

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Origin of clarain

First appearance:

before 1915
One of the 14% newest English words
1915-20; < Latin clār(us) clear, bright + French -ain, as in durain

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Parts of speech for Clarain

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clarain popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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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