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alexin

a·lex·in
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-lek-sin]
    • /əˈlɛk sɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-lek-sin]
    • /əˈlɛk sɪn/

Definitions of alexin word

  • noun alexin complement (def 10). 1
  • noun alexin (biochemistry, dated) A protective substance that exists in the serum or other bodily fluid and is capable of killing microorganisms; complement. 0

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Origin of alexin

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; < Greek aléx(ein) to ward off + -in2

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Parts of speech for Alexin

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

alexin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

alexin usage trend in Literature

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