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- [bahy-oh-hurm]
- /ˈbaɪ oʊˌhɜrm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-oh-hurm]
- /ˈbaɪ oʊˌhɜrm/
Definition of biohermal word
- noun biohermal a carbonate rock formation, in the form of an ancient reef or hummock, consisting of the fossilized remains of corals, algae, mollusks, and other sedentary marine life, and commonly surrounded by rock of a different lithology. 1
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Origin of biohermal
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30; bio- + -herm < Greek hérma sunken rock, reef
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Parts of speech for Biohermal
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biohermal 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.
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