rhigolene

rhig·o·lene

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rig-uh-leen]
- /ˈrɪg əˌlin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rig-uh-leen]
- /ˈrɪg əˌlin/

Definitions of rhigolene word

noun rhigolene a petroleum distillate intermediate between cymogene and gasoline, formerly used to produce local anesthesia by freezing. 1
noun rhigolene a volatile liquid obtained from petroleum and used as a local anaesthetic 0
noun rhigolene a colorless, volatile liquid distilled from petroleum and consisting primarily of pentane and butane, formerly used as a local anesthetic 0

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Origin of rhigolene

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; < Greek rhîg(os) frost, cold + -ol2 + -ene

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Parts of speech for Rhigolene

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exclamation

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rhigolene 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 53% 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.

rhigolene usage trend in Literature

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