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ligroine

lig·ro·in
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lig-roh-in]
    • /ˈlɪg roʊ ɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lig-roh-in]
    • /ˈlɪg roʊ ɪn/

Definition of ligroine word

  • noun ligroine a flammable mixture of hydrocarbons that boils at from 20°C to 135°C, obtained from petroleum by distillation and used as a solvent. 1

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Origin of ligroine

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; origin obscure

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Parts of speech for Ligroine

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ligroine 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

ligroine usage trend in Literature

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