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- [too-fuh, tyoo-]
- /ˈtu fə, ˈtyu-/
- /ˈtuː.fə/
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- [too-fuh, tyoo-]
- /ˈtu fə, ˈtyu-/
Definitions of tufa word
- noun tufa Also called calcareous tufa, calc-tufa, calc-tuff. a porous limestone formed from calcium carbonate deposited by springs or the like. Compare travertine. 1
- noun tufa (not in technical use) tuff 2 . 1
- noun tufa a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime 0
- noun tufa any of various sedimentary rocks, as travertine, made up of deposits of calcium carbonate formed by evaporation or precipitation in or near a cave, spring, lake, etc. 0
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Origin of tufa
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; < Italian tufo < Latin tōfus
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Parts of speech for Tufa
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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determiner
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tufa popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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