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