lithogenous

li·thog·e·nous

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-thoj-uh-nuh s]
- /lɪˈθɒdʒ ə nəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-thoj-uh-nuh s]
- /lɪˈθɒdʒ ə nəs/

Definitions of lithogenous word

adjective lithogenous of or relating to organisms, as coral, that secrete stony deposits. 1
adjective lithogenous (of animals, esp certain corals) rock-building 0

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Origin of lithogenous

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; litho- + -genous

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Parts of speech for Lithogenous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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lithogenous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

lithogenous usage trend in Literature

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