air layering

A·ïr lay·er·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer ley-er-ing]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈleɪ ər ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer ley-er-ing]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈleɪ ər ɪŋ/

Definition of air layering words

noun air layering a method of propagating a plant by girdling or cutting part way into a stem or branch and packing the area with a moist medium, as sphagnum moss, stimulating root formation so that the stem or branch can be removed and grown as an independent plant. 1

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Origin of air layering

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; air layer + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Air layering

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air layering 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 about 69% 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.

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