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- US Pronunciation
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- [sfing-guh-seen, -sin]
- /ˈsfɪŋ gəˌsin, -sɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sfing-guh-seen, -sin]
- /ˈsfɪŋ gəˌsin, -sɪn/
Definitions of sphingosine word
- noun sphingosine a basic unsaturated amino alcohol, C 1 8 H 3 3 (OH) 2 NH 2 , produced by the hydrolysis of sphingomyelin or gangliosides. 1
- noun sphingosine a long-chain compound occurring in sphingomyelins and cerebrosides, and from which it can be released by hydrolysis. Formula: CH3(CH2)12CH:CHCH(OH)CH(NH2)CH2OH 0
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Origin of sphingosine
First appearance:
before 1881 One of the 23% newest English words
1881; earlier sphingosin, equivalent to sphingo-, combining form representing Greek sphínx sphinx + intrusive -s- + -in2; so called in allusion to the enigmas it posed for its discoverer
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Parts of speech for Sphingosine
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sphingosine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
sphingosine usage trend in Literature
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