atmolysis

at·mol·y·sis

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [at-mol-uh-sis]
- /ætˈmɒl ə sɪs/
- /atmˈɒləsˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [at-mol-uh-sis]
- /ætˈmɒl ə sɪs/

Definitions of atmolysis word

noun atmolysis a method of separating gases that depends on their differential rates of diffusion through a porous substance 3
noun plural atmolysis a process for separating gases or vapors of different molecular weights by transmission through a porous substance. 1
noun atmolysis (chemistry) The separation of mingled gases of unequal diffusibility by transmission through porous substances. 1

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Origin of atmolysis

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; atmo- + -lysis

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atmolysis 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.

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