Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ster-uh-luh nt]
- /ˈstɛr ə lənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ster-uh-luh nt]
- /ˈstɛr ə lənt/
Definitions of sterilant word
- noun sterilant a sterilizing agent. 1
- noun sterilant any substance or agent used in sterilization 0
- noun sterilant a sterilizing agent, as great heat 0
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Origin of sterilant
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; sterile + -ant
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Parts of speech for Sterilant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sterilant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
sterilant usage trend in Literature
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