working substance
work·ing sub·stance
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [wur-king suhb-stuh ns]
- /ˈwɜr kɪŋ ˈsʌb stəns/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [wur-king suhb-stuh ns]
- /ˈwɜr kɪŋ ˈsʌb stəns/
Definitions of working substance words
- noun working substance a substance, usually a fluid, that undergoes changes in pressure, temperature, volume, or form as part of a process for accomplishing work. 1
- noun working substance the fluid, esp water, steam, or compressed air, that operates an engine, refrigerator, etc 0
- noun working substance the air, gas, or liquid that works the pistons, vanes, etc. of an engine 0
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Origin of working substance
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900
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Parts of speech for Working substance
noun
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pronoun
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conjunction
determiner
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working substance popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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