assay ton
as·say ton
A a Transcription
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- [verb a-sey tuhn]
- /verb æˈseɪ tʌn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [verb a-sey tuhn]
- /verb æˈseɪ tʌn/
Definitions of assay ton words
- noun assay ton a unit of weight used in assaying ore, equivalent to 29.167 grams. 1
- noun assay ton A standard quantity used in assaying, equal to 29+1⁄6 grams (the short assay ton) or 32+2⁄3 grams (the long assay ton). 0
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Origin of assay ton
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85
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Parts of speech for Assay ton
noun
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assay ton popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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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