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anethole

an·e·thole
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-thohl]
    • /ˈæn əˌθoʊl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-thohl]
    • /ˈæn əˌθoʊl/

Definitions of anethole word

  • noun anethole a white water-soluble crystalline substance with a liquorice-like odour, used as a flavouring and a sensitizer in the processing of colour photographs. Formula: CH3CH:CHC6H4OCH3 3
  • noun anethole a white, crystalline powder, C 10 H 12 O, having a sweet taste, obtained from anise or fennel oils or synthesized: used chiefly in perfumes, dentifrices, flavoring, synthesis of anisaldehyde, and in medicine as an antiseptic and carminative. 1
  • noun anethole (organic chemistry) A particular aromatic compound found in anise. 0

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Origin of anethole

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < Greek ánēth(on) dill, anise + -ole2

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Parts of speech for Anethole

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anethole popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% 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.

anethole usage trend in Literature

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