Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lig-roh-in]
- /ˈlɪg roʊ ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
Historical Comparancy
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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