Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-uh-sohl]
- /ˈæn əˌsoʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-uh-sohl]
- /ˈæn əˌsoʊl/
Definitions of anisole word
- noun anisole a colourless pleasant-smelling liquid used as a solvent and vermicide and in perfume and flavouring. Formula: C6H5OCH3; relative density: 0.996; melting pt: –37.5°C; boiling pt: 155°C 3
- noun anisole a colorless, fragrant liquid, C6H5OCH3, made by heating phenol with methyl alcohol: it is used in making perfumes 3
- noun anisole a colorless, water-insoluble liquid, C 7 H 8 O, having a pleasant, aromatic odor, used chiefly in perfumery and organic synthesis, and as a vermicide. 1
- noun anisole (organic compound) The aromatic ether methoxybenzene; it is used in perfumery and in organic synthesis; and derivative of this compound. 1
- noun anisole (organic chemistry) The aromatic ether methoxybenzene; it is used in perfumery and in organic synthesis; and derivative of this compound. 0
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Origin of anisole
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; anise + -ole2
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Parts of speech for Anisole
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preposition
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anisole popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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