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lignite wax

lig·nite wax
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lig-nahyt waks]
    • /ˈlɪg naɪt wæks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lig-nahyt waks]
    • /ˈlɪg naɪt wæks/

Definition of lignite wax words

  • noun lignite wax a dark-brown bituminous wax extracted from lignite and peat: used chiefly in polishes and waxes for furniture, shoes, etc. 1

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Origin of lignite wax

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; < Latin montānus of a mountain (see montane)

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Parts of speech for Lignite wax

noun
adjective
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adverb
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lignite wax popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.

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